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University of South Dakota

Acceptance Rate 99.46 %
SAT Average 1,185
Tuition & Fees $12,942
($9,432)
Student Population 9,856
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,850

Academic Overview

University of South Dakota Campus, Vermillion, SD
University of South Dakota is a public, four-years institute located in Vermillion, South Dakota. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,856 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 99.46% and the graduation rate is 57% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of South Dakota varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, USD's tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,118 for in-state students and $12,768 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,432$12,942
Graduate$7,118$12,768
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at USD. The acceptance rate of USD is 99.46% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.82%. The average graduation rate is 57% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,850 and 57% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,856 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of South Dakota is 99.46 %.
Acceptance Rate
99.46%
Graduation Rate for University of South Dakota is 57 %
Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-out Rate for University of South Dakota is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for University of South Dakota is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for University of South Dakota is 9,856
Student Population
9,856
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of South Dakota is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,850 at University of South Dakota.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,850

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
Phone605-658-6200
WEBhttps://www.usd.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.usd.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.usd.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Tuition-and-Costs/Net-Cost-Calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.usd.edu/veterans-services
Disability Servicehttps://www.usd.edu/About/Departments Offices and Resources/Disability Services

Offered Degrees

USD offers 180 major programs through online and on-site education where 11 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's50
Bachelor's660
Master's494
Doctorate (Research)151
Doctorate (Practical)70
Less Than 1 Year Certificate101
Post-Bachelor's Certificate285

Special Learning Opportunities

University of South Dakota offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,128)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,150)

Veterans Benefits

University of South Dakota has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges