Overview
Student Population
| Location | Vermillion, South Dakota |
| Online | usd.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| 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
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Academics
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Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of South Dakota within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#518 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#166 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#2 in Best Public Colleges in South Dakota
#530 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1290 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.