University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota is a public 4-year institution in Vermillion, SD. It enrolls about 9,868 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Vermillion, SD 57069 |
| County | Clay County |
| Enrollment | 9,868 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| Applicants / admitted | 5,349 / 5,293 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,432 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $12,942 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 61% |
| Transfer-out rate | 24% |
| Full-time retention rate | 80% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,466 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 570–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | https://www.usd.edu/ |
| Phone | 6056586200 |
Admissions
About 5,349 students applied and 5,293 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,359 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,432 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $12,942. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,466 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,687 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,400 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,608 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,259 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,432 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,203 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 61% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of South Dakota is in Vermillion, SD, Clay County. Its coordinates are 42.7860, -96.9253.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Dakota?
About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 5,349 applicants.
How much does University of South Dakota cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,432 for in-state students and $12,942 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of South Dakota?
About 9,868 students are enrolled.