University of Sioux Falls: Review & Facts

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University of Sioux Falls is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,595 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1883 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

University of Sioux Falls is affiliated with American Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

University of Sioux Falls will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

53

University of Sioux Falls deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Nursing, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Sioux Falls student retention rate is fair at 74% (close to South Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

74%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is below average: 57%. Around 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Sioux Falls is decent, 17:1. Learn more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - $20,000 per year. The additional fees at University of Sioux Falls not covered by tuition are roughly $400; this totals $20,400 a year.

Read the details about University of Sioux Falls additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

76%

Doable

According to recent data, 2,358 applications were submitted and 1,791 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Sioux Falls in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,300

Medium

University of Sioux Falls provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Sioux Falls, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A-

Safe

University of Sioux Falls offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,300 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Sioux Falls. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Sioux Falls appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Sioux Falls Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Sioux Falls
1101 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
57105-1699, USA