University of South Dakota: Review & Facts

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University of South Dakota is a medium four-year, public school with 9,460 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1862 and is the only school located in Vermillion, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
105
Good
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at University of South Dakota.

University of South Dakota implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 105 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Education, Management, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.

It is worthwhile 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. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The student retention rate at University of South Dakota is high at 81% (above South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of South Dakota is average: 60%. Nearly 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of South Dakota is pretty decent, 15:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$12,900
Medium
Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - $11,200 per academic year. The additional fees at University of South Dakota beyond tuition are roughly $1,700, which totals $12,900 a 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
91%
Easy
According to recent data, 3,392 applications were submitted and 3,085 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
$4,300
Medium
University of South Dakota offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

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 offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,300 a 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

University of South Dakota Location and Maps



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