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University of South Dakota

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$18,466Avg. Net Price
60%Grad Rate
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University of South Dakota Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is USD's enrollment deposit?

University of South Dakota requires a deposit of $100 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

4.00%

University of South Dakota is in the top 4.00% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

50.00%

University of South Dakota is in the top 50.00% of colleges in the state of South Dakota for deposit cost. 45.45% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

7.00%

University of South Dakota is in the top 7.00% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

University of South Dakota educates a diverse community of 12,453 students, with 8,847 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 3,606 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

12,453


Total Undergraduates

8,847

Total Graduates

3,606


Full-Time vs Part-Time

62% Full-Time

38% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at University of South Dakota has a 99% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $20. University of South Dakota has test required that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1195 and the average ACT score is 22.


Acceptance Rate

99%


Application Fee

$20


SAT

Students submitting SAT

2%

Total Score

400

1600

11101330

Reading and Writing

200

800

570650

Math

200

800

540680

ACT

Students submitting ACT

73%

Composite Score

0

36

1925

English

0

36

1825

Math

0

36

1825

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Location

Located in Vermillion, SD, University of South Dakota offers students a town experience with all the advantages of a distinct community identity.


City

Vermillion


County

Clay County


State

South Dakota


Country

United States


Urbanization

Town: Distant

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About

University of South Dakota features a student-focused approach with a 14 : 1 student-faculty ratio, False values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

14 : 1


Religious Affiliation

False


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

University of South Dakota makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $18,466 with 95% of students receiving financial assistance including 18% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$18,466


Received Aid

95%


Pell Recipients

18%


Tuition

$3,886.5 In-State

$3,886.5 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The University of South Dakota student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 0% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
3,207 (36%)
Women
5,640 (64%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
1,242 (18%)
18-19
2,510 (35%)
20-21
2,118 (30%)
22-24
715 (10%)
Over 25
510 (7%)

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Outcomes

University of South Dakota prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 60% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

60%

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