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UO

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SDPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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83%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$21,383
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$46,712
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Sioux Falls is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Sioux Falls, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,706
Earnings 5yr: $92,623
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,077
Earnings 5yr: $69,396
Debt: $31,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,772
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,008
Earnings 5yr: $64,541
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,466
Earnings 5yr: $57,021
Debt: $24,146
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,792
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,950
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,636
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,253
Earnings 5yr: $61,651
Debt: $24,750
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,469
Earnings 5yr: $43,056
Debt: $24,856
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,451
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,735
Earnings 5yr: $46,966
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,847
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,303
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,196
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,383
In-State Tuition$21,750
Out-of-State Tuition$21,750
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

29%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,712
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,521

Completion Signals

63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,141
Est. Monthly Payment
$174/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$75,782
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