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University of South Dakota

Public, 4-year

414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390

(605) 658-6200

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Quick Facts

5,239

Total Enrollment

99%

Acceptance Rate

61%

Graduation Rate

$46,290

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,432

In-State Tuition

$19,155

Avg Net Price

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1122

Avg SAT Score

About University of South Dakota

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Higher Learning Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 414 E Clark St
City Vermillion, SD
ZIP Code 57069-2390
County Clay County

President/Chief Administrator: Ms. Sheila Gestring (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 31%
Business 19%
Education 7%
Biology 6%
Psychology 6%
Liberal Arts 5%
Social Sciences 4%
Communication 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 5,239

Student Demographics

Female 65%
Male 35%

Race/Ethnicity

White 79.7%
Black 3.8%
Hispanic 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Non-Resident Alien 3.6%
Unknown 1.2%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 7.2%
Part-Time Students 13.1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 570 610 650
SAT Math 540 585 680
ACT Composite 19 22 25

Tuition & Financial Aid

$9,432

In-State Tuition

$12,942

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,544

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,155

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 18%
Students with Federal Loans 42%
Students Receiving Any Aid 18%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,592
Median Total Debt $17,500
90th Percentile Debt $34,854
3-Year Repayment Rate 69%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $13,687
$30,001 - $48,000 $16,400
$48,001 - $75,000 $18,608
$75,001 - $110,000 $21,259
$110,001+ $21,432

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$46,290

6 Years After

$51,509

8 Years After

$51,926

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $32,753  |  75th percentile: $61,934

Earnings by Family Income Background

$41,949

Low Income

$46,611

Middle Income

$48,153

High Income

Student Outcomes

80%

Full-Time Retention

51%

Part-Time Retention

61%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$9,163

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$11,404

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (605) 658-6200

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Admissions: Apply Now

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