School Information

64.5
Total Cost $16,387
Total Enrollment 9,617
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

University of South Dakota

http://www.usd.edu
414 E Clark St, Vermillion, South Dakota 57069-2390
(605) 677-5301

The University of South Dakota is the comprehensive liberal arts university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. Our Vision: To be the best small, public flagship university in the nation built upon a liberal arts foundation.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of South Dakota, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 75.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,073), and 63% receive loans ($6,545 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,442.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of South Dakota is $12,826 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of South Dakota Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,468
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $7,841
Tuition Graduate in State $3,336
Tuition Graduate Out of State $7,062
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,387
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $17,760
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,122 people applied to University of South Dakota. Of the applicants, 87.0% were admitted (85.0% male & 89.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (41.0% male and 42.0% female)

Of the 7,098 undergraduate students at University of South Dakota, 38.0% are part-time. A majority (75.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 52.0% of the 2,519 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     70.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     53.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     22.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     47.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 15
Admissions Office Phone 605-677-6240
Admissions Office Email admiss@usd.edu
Admissions Office Address McKusick Room 211 The University of South Dakota 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069
Admissions Website http://www.usd.edu/future-students
Application Website http://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to University of South Dakota, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of South Dakota SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
University of South Dakota Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
American Indian/Native American Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 34 9 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34 7 3
Biomedical Sciences, General 2 7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 173 100
Accounting 44 39
Business Administration and Management, General 82 61
Finance, General 26
Management Information Systems, General 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 21
Communication, journalism, and related programs 44
Mass Communication/Media Studies 44
Computer and information sciences and support services 3 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 5
Education 7 88 101 45
Art Teacher Education 3
Biology Teacher Education 4
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Curriculum and Instruction 0 0 6
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 7 42 39
Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 14
Elementary Education and Teaching 35 23
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
History Teacher Education 6
Mathematics Teacher Education 8
Music Teacher Education 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 12 11
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 2
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 6
Speech Teacher Education 3 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 0
Engineering/Industrial Management 0
English language and literature/letters 13 13 3
English Language and Literature, General 13 13 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 27 303 117 53 50
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 3
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
Clinical/Medical Social Work 19
Communication Disorders, General 24 15
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 0
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 63 41
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0 15
Medicine (MD) 47
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 240
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 19
Physical Therapy/Therapist 27
Physician Assistant 1 19
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 9
History 17 5
History, General 17 5
Legal professions and studies 73
Law (LLB, JD) 73
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7 2 5
General Studies 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 2 5
Mathematics and statistics 3 7 1
Computational Mathematics 1
Mathematics, General 3 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 0
Biological and Physical Sciences 0
International/Global Studies 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 15 0
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 15 0
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Philosophy 0
Physical sciences 19 6
Chemistry, General 14 6
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Physics, General 0
Psychology 13 85 29 13
Counseling Psychology 13 22 3
Psychology, General 85 7 10
Public administration and social service professions 9 50
Human Services, General 35
Public Administration 9 15
Security and protective services 37
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 37
Social sciences 43 3
Anthropology 4
Economics, General 12
Political Science and Government, General 21 3
Sociology 6 0
Visual and performing arts 41 9
Art/Art Studies, General 22 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9 2
Music Performance, General 4
Music, General 6 6
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
 
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