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University of South Dakota

Tuition
12,942
Students
12,921
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

12,921

Graduation Rate

60%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.78%

Apply

5,965

Accepted

5,892

Attend

1,418

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

SAT Range

1125 - 1315

ACT Range

19 - 25

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$9,432

Out-of-State

$12,942

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,272

State/Local Grants

$1,567

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,836

Graduate

In-State

$7,118

Out-of-State

$12,768

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$11,655

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,356

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Personal Expenses

$4,948

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

126

Average Assistance

$6,930

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

66

Average Assistance

$2,986

Academics

Graduation Rate60%

Student Faculty Ratio18:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • General Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Student Body

Students Enrolled12,921

Undergraduate

9,110

Graduate

3,811

Full-Time

62%

Part-Time

38%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.