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Information Summary
Ranks 586th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,124 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
86% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1140 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,641 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Vermillion, SD
| Total Population | 11,336 (10,184 urban / 1,152 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 4,057 (2.27 people per house) |
| Families | 2,120 (2.9 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 178 |
| Pop. — Asian | 285 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 10 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 437 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 10,550 |
| Pop. — Other | 55 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of South Dakota?
Ranks 1586th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,541 | $2,541 | $8,074 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,869 | $2,869 | $2,869 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $79 | $79 | $252 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,891 | $2,891 | $8,522 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $2,152 | $2,152 | $2,152 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $120 | $120 | $355 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $13,124 | $13,124 | $18,656 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $6,160 | $6,160 | $11,692 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,160 | $6,160 | $11,692 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $13,763 | $32,968 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $3,765 | $3,765 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $4,364 | $12,647 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $3,963 | $3,963 |
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 | $4,749 |
$4,749 |
$9,915 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $3,741 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $20 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $20 |
| Applicants | 3,043 (1,219 male / 1,824 female) |
| Admitted | 2,619 (1,034 male / 1,585 female) |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,128 (455 male / 673 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,021 (427 male / 594 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 107 (28 male / 79 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 8,641 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of South Dakota use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of South Dakota accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 573rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 762nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 4% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 560 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 920 / 1140 |
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 | 1,977 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,389 |
| Board Fee | $2,576 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,960 | 250 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,912 | 192 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,162 | 600 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,592 | 688 | |
| Any financial aid type | 951 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of South Dakota?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 75 | 69 | 144 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 76 | 33 | 109 |
Hispanic | 30 | 51 | 81 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 51 | 84 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 61 | 111 | 172 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,864 | 4,714 | 7,578 |
Race Unknown | 200 | 273 | 473 |
| Total | 3,339 | 5,302 | 8,641 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of South Dakota.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 240 | 259 | |
| 26 | 78 | 104 | |
| 59 | 45 | 104 | |
| 35 | 55 | 90 | |
| 47 | 38 | 85 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $57,610 ($61,976 male / $50,559 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 285 (176 male / 109 female) |
| Total Benefits | $3,660,315 |
University of South Dakota Summary
The University of South Dakota – Springfield was a state supported university in Springfield, South Dakota that was founded in 1881 and closed in 1984. It started as Southern State Normal School, became Southern State Teachers College in 1947, Southern State College in 1964, and finally the University of South Dakota – Springfield in 1971.
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University of South Dakota Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Again, 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, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program. 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 and Tutoring. University of South Dakota is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of South Dakota.
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Arts Management, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Popular majors:
- ninety-eight percent health professions, twenty-one percent business per marketing, thirteen percent education, ten percent health professions, ten percent psychology, eight percent communications per journalism, seven percent security and protective services, seven percent social sciences, six percent biology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Finance/Banking
- Education:
- Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Curriculum/Instruction, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, German Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Physics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education, Speech Teacher Education
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Communication Disorders, Dental Hygiene, Health Services Administration, Nursing (RN), Substance Abuse Counseling
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, German, Spanish
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- recreation & fitness – general
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- History:
- History – General
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Global Studies
Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 20.
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University of South Dakota Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 86%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were one thousand, four hundred and sixty-four total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, one hundred and forty-four total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school did not report their application fee.
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. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 5th of August and Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score is due the 5th of August. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March.
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University of South Dakota Athletics
The Coyotes are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, 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 Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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University of South Dakota Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at thirty-three percent scholarships per grants and sixty-seven percent loans per jobs. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Athletics and Minority Status. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and ROTC.
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University of South Dakota Students
University of South Dakota offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 86 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately five thousand, seven hundred and twenty-eight degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, one hundred and sixty-five first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, seven hundred and seventy-eight graduate enrollment. Additionally, the student body consists of seventy-three percent in-state students, twenty-seven percent out-of-state students, eleven percent part-time students, sixty-one percent women, thirty-nine percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, eighty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, six percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-seven percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99.
This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. Further, the university has many unique facilites such as museums, center for instructional design and delivery, center for disabilities, governmental research bureau, state data center, federal technical procurement center, geological survey, archaeology lab, speech and hearing center, disaster mental health institute. Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, eighty-two percent of first-year students live in college housing, thirty-one percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-SEP deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Remarkably, the school is located 55 miles from Sioux Falls, 35 miles from Sioux City, Iowa.
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