University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD · Public · Town campus · 5,439 students

University of South Dakota is a public town college in Vermillion, SD, with about 5,439 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well University of South Dakota fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

99%

Admit rate

1125–1315

SAT (25–75)

19–25

ACT (25–75)

$24,422/yr

Cost of attendance

$51,926

Median earnings

60%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention

16:1

Student:faculty

99%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$14,873/yr

$30–48k$16,400/yr

$48–75k$18,725/yr

$75–110k$21,259/yr

$110k+$21,432/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of South Dakota.