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University of Sioux Falls
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Information Summary
Ranks 901st overall and 5th in South Dakota
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
76.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$27,440 |
| Admission
Success rate |
97% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1060 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
70% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,674 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1699
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,644 (24,644 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 10,037 (2.26 people per house) |
| Families | 6,224 (2.83 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 324 |
| Pop. — Asian | 230 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 15 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 399 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 23,756 |
| Pop. — Other | 188 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Sioux Falls?
Ranks 966th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $17,540 | $17,540 | $17,540 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $371 | $371 | $371 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $27,440 | $27,440 | $27,440 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $28,695 | $28,695 | $28,695 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $23,745 | $23,745 | $23,745 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $16,100 |
$16,100 |
$16,100 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,900 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,530 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,300 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,810 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,570 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 635 (305 male / 330 female) |
| Admitted | 618 (303 male / 315 female) |
| Admission rate | 97% |
| First-time Enrollment | 263 (122 male / 141 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 257 (119 male / 138 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 6 (3 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,674 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Sioux Falls use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Sioux Falls accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Football Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Baseball Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Track & Field Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 524th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1023rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 3% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 510 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 550 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 910 / 1060 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 598 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,450 |
| Board Fee | $1,625 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Sioux Falls Ranks 2821st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,307 | 67 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $981 | 26 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $7,392 | 220 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,872 | 186 | |
| Any financial aid type | 220 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Sioux Falls?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | N/A | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 24 | 12 | 36 |
Hispanic | 11 | 3 | 14 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 5 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 1 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 692 | 919 | 1,611 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 734 | 940 | 1,674 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at University of Sioux Falls?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 2 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 107 | 102 | 209 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 113 | 108 | 221 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Sioux Falls.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 23 | 59 | |
| 26 | 24 | 50 | |
| 1 | 43 | 44 | |
| 5 | 12 | 17 | |
| 9 | 8 | 17 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Sioux Falls Ranks 2140th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $48,381 ($48,856 male / $47,761 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 60 (34 male / 26 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 3 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 20 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $773,937 |
University of Sioux Falls Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
The University of Sioux Falls is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the American Baptist Church. They adopted the following resolution: “Resolved, that we take immediate steps for the establishment of an institution among us, and that we devote a suitable portion of time at each annual meeting of the consideration of this important subject, and give an individual associated influence to encourage a more general and complete education of our youth under distinctly Christian influence.” Under the name of Dakota Collegiate Institute, formal instruction began on September 8, 1883, in the basement of the First Baptist Church of Sioux Falls. In 1929, Des Moines University closed and transferred its records to Sioux Falls University. Two years later, Grand Island College of Nebraska merged with Sioux Falls University forming a new corporation, Sioux Falls College. A pioneer in the adult learner market, the college provided valuable new educational resources to the Sioux Falls community by founding the Center for Women and the Center for Management and inaugurating the Degree Completion Program. Based upon these and other advances and a comprehensive long-range plan for growth, the Board of Trustees voted in 1994 to rename the college the University of Sioux Falls. Incorporated in 1996, the foundation serves to provide the financial resources needed to grow and secure the University of Sioux Falls through the 21st century. Science Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Alpha Chi Business Club Alpha Psi Omega Law and Justice Club Campus Crusade Student Senate The college operates a radio station, 94.5 FM KCFS.
University of Sioux Falls Academics
University of Sioux Falls is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Sioux Falls.
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Health Teacher Education, Music Teacher Education, Teacher Assistance, multiple levels
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Religion/Religious Studies
- English Language and Literature:
- English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Popular majors:
- one hundred percent education, forty-nine percent business per marketing, eighteen percent education, six percent biology, five percent liberal arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- History:
- History – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Communications & Journalism:
- Journalism
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Hospitality Administration/Management, Organizational Behavior Studies
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences
- Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
In addition, for international students, the application fee is 25. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $260 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
University of Sioux Falls Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 93%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, nonetheless did not report the exact number of transfer students.
SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
University of Sioux Falls Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Alumni Affiliation. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
University of Sioux Falls Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand, two hundred and sixty-two degree-seeking undergrads. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, American Baptist Churches In The USA, Coed, where 93 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Again, the student body consists of sixty percent in-state students and forty percent out-of-state students. University of Sioux Falls offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
In any event, the school is located 180 miles from Omaha, Nebraska.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus.
University of Sioux Falls Athletics
The Cougars are a member of NAIA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball














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