University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD · Public · 5,439 undergraduates

University of South Dakota admitted 99% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1125–1315 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $20,028 a year. Within six years, 60% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
99%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1125–1315
ACT middle 50%
19–25

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$25,752 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$20,028 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$16,823 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$9,687 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$13,299 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
60%
Students who return for a second year
79%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$58,316 a year
Median debt at graduation
$22,000

Students

Undergraduates
5,439
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
20%
Student-faculty ratio
16 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
27%
Business, management and marketing
19%
Education
9%
Biological and biomedical sciences
7%
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness and kinesiology
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.