University of South Dakota
PublicVermillion, SD
University of South Dakota is a public mid-sized school in Vermillion, SD, enrolling about 5,439 undergraduates. University of South Dakota is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 99%. Its highest-earning reported major is Health and Medical Administrative Services (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $74,816/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of South Dakota's numbers?
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From University of South Dakota's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of South Dakota look for in applicants?
Per University of South Dakota's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates standardized test scores, rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of South Dakota's acceptance rate?
University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of South Dakota?
Admitted students at University of South Dakota typically score between 1125–1315 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of South Dakota?
Admitted students at University of South Dakota typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of South Dakota cost?
University of South Dakota's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,422 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of South Dakota require students to live on campus?
No -- University of South Dakota doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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