University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota (USD) is a public research university in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States. Established by the Dakota Territory legislature in 1862, 27 years before the establishment of the state of South Dakota, USD is the flagship university of South Dakota and the state's oldest public university. It occupies a 274 acres (1.11 km2) campus located in southeastern South Dakota, approximately 63 miles (101 km) south of Sioux Falls, 39 miles (63 km) northwest of Sioux City, Iowa, and north of the Missouri River. The university is home to South Dakota's only medical school and law school. It is also home to the National Music Museum, with over 15,000 American, European, and non-Western instruments. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and its president is Sheila Gestring. The university has been accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools since 1913. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". University of South Dakota's alumni include a total of 17 Truman Scholars, 12 Rhodes Scholars, and 1 Nobel Laureate (Ernest Lawrence '1922, 1939 Nobel Prize in Physics). The athletic teams compete in t
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99%
Acceptance
$19,858
Net price
5,439
Enrollment
60%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
99%
Acceptance rate
1,125
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$19,858
Average net price
$9,432
In-state tuition
$12,942
Out-of-state tuition
$10,356
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$24,422
Total cost of attendance
19%
Students receiving Pell grants
40%
Students with federal loans
$23,592
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$51,926
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,290
Median earnings (6 yrs)
60%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
83%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,862
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,439
Total enrollment
12%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
24%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of South Dakota FAQ
Is University of South Dakota a public or private school?
University of South Dakota is a public institution located in Vermillion, SD.
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Dakota?
University of South Dakota has an acceptance rate of 99%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of South Dakota cost?
The average annual net price at University of South Dakota is $19,858 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,432 in-state and $12,942 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Dakota?
About 60% of students at University of South Dakota complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of South Dakota graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of South Dakota students earn a median of $51,926 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of South Dakota?
Admitted students at University of South Dakota have an average SAT score of 1,125 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of South Dakota?
University of South Dakota enrolls about 5,439 students.
Campus
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