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University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota is a medium, public institution located in Vermillion, sd. University of South Dakota offers undergraduate degrees in 141 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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5,265 undergraduates
$9,432 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
99.5%
SAT score average
1122
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
58 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of South Dakota is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,432
Additional expenses
Room & board
$8,224
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$4,947
Cost of attendance*
$23,803
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$12,942
Additional expenses
Room & board
$8,224
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$4,947
Cost of attendance*
$27,313
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University of South Dakota has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,265, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about University of South Dakota to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is University of South Dakota?
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, sd.
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Dakota?
The acceptance rate for University of South Dakota is 99%.
What’s the average GPA for University of South Dakota?
The average high school GPA for University of South Dakota students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at University of South Dakota?
The estimated cost for 4 years at University of South Dakota including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $95,212.
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