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University of South DakotaVermillion, SD
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Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD
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Rankings*
#6 in Federal Region VIII Universities
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (smaller programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$9,432 South Dakota Residents
$12,942 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,000 South Dakota Residents
$12,100 Out-of-State
cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents
$12,768 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$8,916 South Dakota Residents
$15,849 Out-of-State
More$6,850Average Financial Aid AmountLess$4,601
Admission
Higher1,185 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,030 SAT
21 ACT
Easier99.46%Acceptance RateTighter96.64%
Lower29.82%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable31.52%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger9,856Total EnrollmentSmaller3,425
Larger7,132Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller3,261
Larger2,724Graduate Student PopulationSmaller164
Larger3,288Online Student PopulationSmaller1,332
Completion & Outcomes
Higher57%Graduate RateLower44%
25%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher82%Retention RateLower71%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 826)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,848)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
636Number of faculties215
Higher$78,836Average Faculty SalaryLower$68,454
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.