University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota is a mid-sized, public institution in Vermillion, SD, in a town setting. It enrolls about 5,439 students. The acceptance rate is 99%. 60% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,926.

99%

Acceptance

$19,858

Net price

5,439

Enrollment

60%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

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

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading530–620

SAT Math595–695

ACT Composite19–25

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

$0–30K

$14,921

$30–48K

$15,942

$48–75K

$18,540

$75–110K

$21,202

$110K+

$22,193

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing27.4%

Business18.8%

Education8.8%

Biology7.3%

Parks & Recreation7.0%

Psychology5.3%

Social Sciences5.2%

Humanities4.3%

Criminal Justice4.0%

Communications2.8%

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

Avg. age at entry

24%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

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