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  • VERMILLION, SD
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University of South Dakota

#2 in Top Public Universities in South Dakota
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B+
    South Dakota is an above-average public university located in Vermillion, South Dakota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,741 undergraduate students. The South Dakota acceptance rate is 91%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Communications. Graduating 60% of students, South Dakota alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,200.
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    414 E CLARK ST
    VERMILLION, SD 57069
    About South Dakota...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Missouri Valley Conference
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    USD Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    91%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1000-1200
    ACT Range
    20-25
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,480 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,145 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      198 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      97 Graduates
    • Communications
      78 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      72 Graduates
    • Business
      67 Graduates
    • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
      63 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      61 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      59 Graduates
    • Accounting
      55 Graduates
    • Psychology
      50 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    6
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    3
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    3
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      37%
    • On Campus
      35%
    • Online
      28%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,741 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,362
    Undergrads Over 25
    12%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    60%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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