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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SDPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of South Dakota is a public institution located in the town setting of Vermillion, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading530 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math595 - 695
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences28% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,911
Earnings 5yr: $221,069
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,612
Earnings 5yr: $130,586
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,366
Earnings 5yr: $108,829
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,958
Earnings 5yr: $130,943
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,275
Earnings 5yr: $79,272
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,703
Earnings 5yr: $74,375
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,964
Earnings 5yr: $83,795
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,195
Earnings 5yr: $76,365
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,816
Earnings 5yr: $70,113
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,025
Earnings 5yr: $73,993
Debt: $28,644
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,528
Earnings 5yr: $78,933
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,032
Earnings 5yr: $77,319
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,463
Earnings 5yr: $74,965
Debt: $20,819
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,179
Earnings 5yr: $59,423
Debt: $25,793
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,100
Earnings 5yr: $69,362
Debt: $24,320
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,000
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,556
Earnings 5yr: $61,969
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,890
Earnings 5yr: $62,800
Debt: $22,950
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,104
Earnings 5yr: $50,213
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,069
Earnings 5yr: $54,464
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,858
In-State Tuition$9,432
Out-of-State Tuition$12,942
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
19%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
69%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,290
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,926
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$74,909
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