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University of South Dakota

Tuition
12,942
Students
12,453
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

12,453

Graduation Rate

61%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.95%

Apply

5,349

Accepted

5,293

Attend

1,359

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

Sat Range

1110 - 1330

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

$5,966

State/Local Grants

$1,444

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,709

Graduate

In-State

$7,118

Out-of-State

$12,768

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,768

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$9,060

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$4,947

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)

138

Average Assistance

$7,249

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

77

Average Assistance

$3,704

Academics

Graduation Rate61%

Student Faculty Ratio19:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled12,453

Undergraduate

8,847

Graduate

3,606

Full-Time

63

Part-Time

37

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • 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

    Yes

  • 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