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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD • public • I | The Summit League
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Acceptance
99.0%
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Grad Rate
61%
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Cost
$22,228 / $25,738

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Distant)
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,110 • Total: 12,921
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Vermillion, SD
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Website
www.usd.edu
Region
Plains
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,253 (35.7%) • Female: 5,857 (64.3%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
99.0%
5,293 admitted from 5,349 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 570-650
Math: 540-680
Total: 1110-1330
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-25
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$21
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
61.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
47.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
80.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$22,228
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$25,738
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,773
Out-of-state: $11,283
Room & Board
$9,508
Books & Supplies
$4,947
Students Receiving Pell Grants
19%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
The Summit League
Men's Sports (5)
Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Swimming and Diving (combined) (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about University of South Dakota

What is University of South Dakota's acceptance rate?
University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants, from 5,349 applications.
How much does University of South Dakota cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,773 in-state and $11,283 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Dakota?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT.
What is University of South Dakota's graduation rate?
61% of students graduate within six years.