University of South Dakota: Review & Facts

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University of South Dakota is a medium four-year, public school with 9,860 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1862 and is the only school located in Vermillion, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at University of South Dakota.

Majors
Offered
104
University of South Dakota implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 104 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Education, Management, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

University of South Dakota student retention rate is high at 82% (well above South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at University of South Dakota is average: 61%. Nearly 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of South Dakota is pretty decent: 14:1. Read more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - about $11,300 per year. The additional fees at University of South Dakota beyond tuition are nearly $1,700; which comes to a total of $13,000 per academic year.

Read the details about University of South Dakota 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
99%
Easy
According to recent data, 4,480 applications were submitted and 4,456 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

University of South Dakota will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of South Dakota in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
University of South Dakota offers 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 South Dakota, 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
D
Unsafe
University of South Dakota provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,500 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of South Dakota. 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of South Dakota seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of South Dakota Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of South Dakota
414 E Clark St
Vermillion, South Dakota
57069-2390, USA
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