University of South Dakota Description:
The University of South Dakota is a public university located on a 274-acre campus in Vermillion, a small city less than an hour northwest of Sioux City, Iowa. Founded in 1862, USD is the state's oldest university. The campus has been undergoing major renovation and expansion in recent years. Students can choose from 132 majors and minors supported by a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio. High achieving students should look into the university's Honors Program for a more personalized and challenging undergraduate experience. Social life at USD is active with over 120 student clubs and organizations. On the athletic front, the University of South Dakota Coyotes compete in the NCAA Division I Summit League.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 89%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 460 / 550
- SAT Math: 460 / 580
- SAT Writing: 510 / 620
- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 19 / 26
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 10,151 (7,220 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 37% Male / 63% Female
- 61% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,209 (in-state); $8,924 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $6,543
- Other Expenses: $3,900
- Total Cost: $18,852 (in-state); $20,567 (out-of-state)
University of South Dakota Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 93%
- University of South Dakota Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 76%
- Loans: 75%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $4,454
- Loans: $6,491
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Contemporary Media/Journalism, Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Elementary Education, Psychology
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- Transfer Out Rate: 7%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 20%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 45%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of South Dakota Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.usd.edu/about-usd/our-mission.cfm
"The University of South Dakota is the comprehensive liberal arts university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education."
