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Summary
University of South Dakota is a public institution that was founded in 1862. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,473, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 274 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of South Dakota's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 199. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,704 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $9,650 (2012-13).
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The University of South Dakota is the perfect fit for students looking for a smart educational investment. The U is South Dakota's only designated liberal arts university and is consistently rated among the top doctoral institutions in the country. Annually, the U awards scholarships to more than 800 first year students, and over 90% of U students receive some form of financial aid through grants, loans and work-study jobs. U students earn the nation's most prestigious scholarships. Our quality of teaching and research prepares students to pursue their passions all over the world, at institutions such as Columbia, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, and beyond. Thirty-nine U students have been awarded prestigious Fulbright, Rhodes, National Science Foundation, Boren, Truman, Udall, Jack Kent Cooke and Goldwater scholarships and grants for graduate study. Personal attention from our award-winning faculty and our welcoming environment makes students feel right at home. As the flagship liberal arts institution in South Dakota, The University of South Dakota, founded in 1862 has long been regarded as a leader in the state and the region. Notable undergraduate and postgraduate alumni include journalist Ken Bode, author and former news anchor Tom Brokaw, writer and Emmy Award winner Dorothy Cooper Foote, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, USA TODAY Founder Al Neuharth and U.S. Senator John Thune. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1862 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $0 |
Applying
When applying to University of South Dakota, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 5. The application fee at University of South Dakota is $20. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 88.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 88.9% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 5 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of South Dakota is 17:1, and the school has 53.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of South Dakota include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Education; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.5 percent.
Student Life
University of South Dakota has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,473, with a gender distribution of 37.2 percent male students and 62.8 percent female students. At this school, 32.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 68.0 percent of students live off campus. University of South Dakota is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 9,970 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of South Dakota offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of South Dakota also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of South Dakota, 94 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of South Dakota.
| Students who have cars on campus | 94% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of South Dakota, 62.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,500.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $7,704 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $9,650 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,648 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
