University of Sioux Falls: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4326 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1195 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1120 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #2 of 3 | In Sioux Falls |
| #1133 of 2,461 | For Remote Sensing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 1,241
- Graduates
- 209
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 78% | 86% |
| Applicants | 2,291 | 826 | 1,435 |
| Admissions | 1,899 | 647 | 1,230 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 286 | 105 | 181 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
783 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
152 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 | 1111 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 65 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (3%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
| 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 $21,385 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 | $18,145 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,804 |
| $48-75K | $17,992 |
| $75-110K | $21,375 |
| $110K+ | $24,038 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,150 | $7,470 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,150 | $7,470 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,150 | $7,470 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | |
| Fee in-state | $600 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 748 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,700 |
| Room charge | $4,250 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
University of Sioux Falls majors
University of Sioux Falls has granted 298 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 102 master's across 7 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Sioux Falls.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 56 | 52 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | |||
| Psychology, General | 33 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 18 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | 15 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | 7 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 8 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 6 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | |||
| Graphic Design | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 20 | 298 | 102 | 3 |
University of Sioux Falls has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 57% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Sioux Falls has published 1,498 scientific papers with 31,363 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 | 52 |
| 1994 | 26 | 57 |
| 1995 | 20 | 58 |
| 1996 | 15 | 107 |
| 1997 | 24 | 106 |
| 1998 | 14 | 120 |
| 1999 | 15 | 178 |
| 2000 | 17 | 195 |
| 2001 | 38 | 264 |
| 2002 | 18 | 296 |
| 2003 | 27 | 275 |
| 2004 | 27 | 368 |
| 2005 | 29 | 378 |
| 2006 | 22 | 418 |
| 2007 | 25 | 496 |
| 2008 | 35 | 575 |
| 2009 | 37 | 714 |
| 2010 | 25 | 798 |
| 2011 | 38 | 942 |
| 2012 | 54 | 1087 |
| 2013 | 46 | 1273 |
| 2014 | 37 | 1308 |
| 2015 | 36 | 1343 |
| 2016 | 51 | 1467 |
| 2017 | 41 | 1497 |
| 2018 | 81 | 1687 |
| 2019 | 67 | 1808 |
| 2020 | 81 | 2163 |
| 2021 | 64 | 2328 |
| 2022 | 53 | 2222 |
| 2023 | 91 | 2306 |
| 2024 | 77 | 2082 |
| 2025 | 42 | 1861 |
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 | 266 |
| 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 |