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University of South Dakota
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The University of South Dakota (USD), the state’s oldest public university, was founded in 1862 and classes began in 1882. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States, USD is home to South Dakota's only medical school and law school. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, and its current president is Jim Abbott. The university has been accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools since 1913.
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- Public, Four or more years
- 9617 students
- $4,491.00 avg tuition
414 E Clark St
Vermillion,
SD
57069-2390
(605) 677-5301
Apply online
Admissions:
usd.edu/future
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of South Dakota
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 3,452 | |
| Admitted | 2,927 | 85% |
| Enrolled total | 1,175 | |
| Full Time: | 1,034 | |
| Part Time | 141 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 440 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 75% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 20% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Required |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of South Dakota
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $2,994.00 | $2,994.00 | $4,491.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $3,768.00 | $3,768.00 | $3,768.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $100.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $3,631.00 | $3,631.00 | $7,686.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $3,014.00 | $3,014.00 | $3,014.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $151.00 | $151.00 | $320.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $5,750.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,814.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 93% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 76% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,454.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 75% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,491.00 |
University of South Dakota
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| American Indian/Native American Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Finance, General | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | X | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| History Teacher Education | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | X | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | X | ||
| Speech Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | X | |||
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | X | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | X | X | ||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | X | X | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | X | |||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Physician Assistant | X | X | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | X | ||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | X | X | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | X | ||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | X | |||
| International/Global Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | X | X | ||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | X | ||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Human Services, General | X | |||
| Public Administration | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | X | ||
| Sociology | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | X | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | X | ||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | X | ||
University of South Dakota Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Helmer A. Hovik USD Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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