University of Sioux Falls: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4357 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1212 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1137 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #2 of 3 | In Sioux Falls |
| #1103 of 2,403 | For Remote Sensing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,276
- Graduates
- 233
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.usiouxfalls.edu
University of Sioux Falls Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Sioux Falls has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 83% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,478 | 888 | 1,563 |
| Admissions | 2,034 | 733 | 1,281 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 308 | 119 | 189 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
833 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
119 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1187 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 92 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 92 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 68 (5%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Sioux Falls is $21,049 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,733 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,406 |
| $48-75K | $18,201 |
| $75-110K | $21,244 |
| $110K+ | $23,609 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,340 | $7,335 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,340 | $7,335 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,340 | $7,335 |
| Fee in-district | $400 | |
| Fee in-state | $400 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 766 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,530 |
| Room charge | $4,250 |
| Meal charge | $4,280 |
University of Sioux Falls majors
University of Sioux Falls has granted 315 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 109 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Sioux Falls.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 41 | 56 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 13 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 | 6 | |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Social Work | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9 | 315 | 109 |
University of Sioux Falls has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 58% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Sioux Falls has published 1,459 scientific papers with 29,932 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Pathology, Genetics, Psychology, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 20 | 45 |
| 1993 | 18 | 52 |
| 1994 | 26 | 57 |
| 1995 | 20 | 58 |
| 1996 | 15 | 105 |
| 1997 | 24 | 106 |
| 1998 | 14 | 120 |
| 1999 | 15 | 177 |
| 2000 | 17 | 195 |
| 2001 | 38 | 266 |
| 2002 | 18 | 296 |
| 2003 | 27 | 275 |
| 2004 | 27 | 368 |
| 2005 | 29 | 378 |
| 2006 | 22 | 418 |
| 2007 | 25 | 496 |
| 2008 | 35 | 575 |
| 2009 | 37 | 713 |
| 2010 | 25 | 798 |
| 2011 | 38 | 941 |
| 2012 | 54 | 1085 |
| 2013 | 46 | 1273 |
| 2014 | 37 | 1308 |
| 2015 | 36 | 1343 |
| 2016 | 52 | 1473 |
| 2017 | 41 | 1504 |
| 2018 | 81 | 1698 |
| 2019 | 65 | 1814 |
| 2020 | 81 | 2174 |
| 2021 | 64 | 2331 |
| 2022 | 52 | 2227 |
| 2023 | 91 | 2309 |
| 2024 | 75 | 2065 |
General info
| Founded | 1883 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Culture for Service |
| Colors | purple, silver, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 279 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1101 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105-1699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 193,000 |
| Phone | 6053315000 |