University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Town · 5,439 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Vermillion, SD, 57069-2390 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
115 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,422
Out-of-state COA
$27,932
Avg net price
$19,858
Room & board
$10,356
In-state tuition
$9,432
Out-of-state tuition
$12,942
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,921
$30–48k
$15,942
$48–75k
$18,540
$75–110k
$21,202
$110k+
$22,193
Admissions
Admit rate
99%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1125
Reading 530–620
Math 595–695
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 19–25
English 17–25
Math 18–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of South Dakota accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
1st-yr retention
79%
Transfer-out rate
25%
Consumer completion
55%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
59%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,290
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,926
Median debt
$23,592
Monthly loan payment
$250
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,379–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,854
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$64,843
Independent students
18%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,290
10 years after entry
$51,926
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Institutional
Endowment
$318M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$9,264/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,862
Federal loan rate
40%
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