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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

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Overview

Student Population
9,464
University of South Dakota overview
Location Vermillion, South Dakota
Online usd.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
University of South Dakota overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, University of South Dakota is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,272 prospective students applied, and 3,717 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,233 enrolled in the school.  5,864 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,600 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,773 plus fees of $1,659. USD is ranked 518 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
7/10
Academics
6/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
3/10
Value

USD is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of South Dakota within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Average
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SAT 1050/1290
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.43
Applications Accepted
87% 
University of South Dakota overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Dakota Resident Tuition
$7,773
In State Costs for University of South Dakota
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,659
Room and Board $8,600
Budget for Other Expenses$4,625
Total One Year Cost$23,857
Out of State Resident Tuition
$11,283
Out of State Costs for University of South Dakota
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,659
Room and Board $8,600
Budget for Other Expenses$4,625
Total One Year Cost$27,367

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$48,200 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of South Dakota students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 32%
Business 14%
Education 9%
Psychology 9%
Social Sciences 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219471 IPEDS survey data for University of South Dakota.

Current students may use the University of South Dakota GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.