Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010300
- Phone: (605) 336-2775
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
86.38%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
66FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,302Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of South Dakota (USD)
604 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
University of South Dakota provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota and publically funded. USD has a yearly student enrollment of over 10,000.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs USD offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Security And Protective Services
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Legal Professions And Studies
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to University of South Dakota. A score within the range of 1430 - 1750 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 89% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 43 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at usd.edu.
Tuition & fees at USD vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $9,800 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $3,700 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The University of South Dakota Coyotes participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.usd.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates USD accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of South Dakota has a total student population of about 10,000, where graduate students make up roughly 14% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $17,400. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $20 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $7,700-$9,200
- Out-of-State: $11,000-$13,410
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $260-$310 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $370-$450 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 95% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 78% | $4,852 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 70% | $7,283 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of South Dakota may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of South Dakota is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (The Summit League)
- Track and Field (The Summit League)
- Football (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of South Dakota by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Science (B, D, M)
- Biology (B, D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C)
- Finance (B)
- Human Resources (B)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (C)
- Information Systems (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
Education
Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering (D, M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A, B)
- Medicine (D)
- Dental Hygienist (B)
- Occupational Therapy (D)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (B, C, M)
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management (B, C)
- Medical Technology (B)
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, B)
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, C, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (C, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of South Dakota.
- Wayne State College in Curtis, NE (38 miles away)
- Dakota State University in Spearfish, SD (86 miles away)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha in Papillion, NE (115 miles away)
- Southwest Minnesota State University in Saint Paul, MN (129 miles away)
- Peru State College in Norfolk, NE (171 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main South Dakota colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of public colleges in South Dakota
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010300
- Phone: (605) 336-2775
- School Homepage