University of South Dakota
414 E Clark StVermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-5301
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1247
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: WWW.USD.EDU
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $8,022.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $20,257.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $23,029.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Admissions
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3146 | 1212 | 2131 |
| Percent admitted | 88.82% | 85.9% | 90.76% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 39.64% | 39.69% | 35.95% |
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 400 | 440 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 93% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 30% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,473.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 20% |
| Average state aid | $1,024.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 62% |
| Average institutional aid | $2,769.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 72% |
| Average student loan | $6,757.00 |
- Degrees
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Finance
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Human Services
- International/Global Studies
- Law
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Medical Scientist
- Medicine
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Teacher Education
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Sustainability Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
University of South Dakota Scholarships
Haines Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduates (freshmen ineligible) enrolled at Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota State University or the University of South Dakota who are majoring in Education. Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible. In addition to admissions application student must submit a Haines application form, a statement on personal philosophy, a statement on educational philosophy, and a resume. Award amount is payable over 2 semesters. Contact the SD Board of Regents for more information and/or application. more...
ACS Organic Chemistry Achievement Award
Scholarship for college sophomores or juniors enrolled at the University of South Dakota majoring in Chemistry. Students must have a minimum 3.4 GPA, have completed or will complete the second semester of organic chemistry, and rank in the top 10% of the calss each semester. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
John T. Vucurevich Pre-Business Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at the University of South Dakota majoring in Pre-Business. Number of awards may vary. more...
Thomas Beukelman Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled at the University of South Dakota majoring in Chemistry. Students must be pursuing a career in Chemistry. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Selma Elizabeth Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for college seniors enrolled at the University of South Dakota majoring in Chemistry. Students must be planning to attend medical school. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
South Dakota Scholarships
Larson Manufacturing Company Scholarship in Economics
Annual award for an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Economics. Applicant must have an interest in manufacturing. Award amount varies. more...
William & Marge Kallemeyn & Sons Scholarship
Annual award for an undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Dairy Science. more...
A. L. Slaughter Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology who are majoring in Geology, Geological Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mining Engineering. Students must be in good academic standing to be considered for this award. Preference given to students from the Black Hills area. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
R. Milton & Aline Rich Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending South Dakota State University, majoring in Agriculture or Biological Sciences. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Argus Leader Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate student attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, majoring in Journalism or Mass Communication. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...