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University of South DakotaVermillion, SD
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Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD
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Rankings*
#9 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$8,845 South Dakota Residents
$11,947 Out-of-State
expensive$7,118 South Dakota Residents
$12,768 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents
$11,936 Out-of-State
More$6,850Average Financial Aid AmountLess$6,261
Admission
Higher1,185 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresLower990 SAT
21 ACT
Easier99.46%Acceptance RateTighter78.14%
Favorable29.82%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower28.94%
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
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger9,856Total EnrollmentSmaller3,344
Larger7,132Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller2,851
Larger2,724Graduate Student PopulationSmaller493
Larger3,288Online Student PopulationSmaller1,475
Completion & Outcomes
Higher57%Graduate RateLower50%
25%Transfer-out Rate25%
Higher82%Retention RateLower74%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
636Number of faculties131
Higher$78,836Average Faculty SalaryLower$72,039
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.