University of Sioux Falls: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4206 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1181 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1107 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #2 of 3 | In Sioux Falls |
| #867 of 2,188 | For Remote Sensing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,325
- Graduates
- 269
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 76% 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 | 76% | 75% | 77% |
| Applicants | 2,358 | 774 | 1,584 |
| Admissions | 1,791 | 577 | 1,214 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 302 | 104 | 198 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
856 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
180 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 | 1269 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 121 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 84 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 56 (4%) |
| Asian | 21 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Sioux Falls is $20,957 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 | $17,813 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,682 |
| $48-75K | $17,834 |
| $75-110K | $21,983 |
| $110K+ | $23,823 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,940 | $7,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,940 | $7,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,940 | $7,200 |
| Fee in-district | $350 | |
| Fee in-state | $350 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 759 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,400 |
| Room charge | $4,250 |
| Meal charge | $4,150 |
University of Sioux Falls majors
University of Sioux Falls has granted 349 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 144 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 | 50 | 68 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | ||
| Psychology, General | 32 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 21 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 | 3 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 8 | 349 | 144 |
University of Sioux Falls has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 52% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Sioux Falls has published 1,333 scientific papers with 27,258 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Pathology, Genetics, Psychology, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 31 |
| 1992 | 17 | 38 |
| 1993 | 17 | 38 |
| 1994 | 25 | 42 |
| 1995 | 18 | 32 |
| 1996 | 14 | 66 |
| 1997 | 22 | 70 |
| 1998 | 17 | 76 |
| 1999 | 12 | 122 |
| 2000 | 18 | 134 |
| 2001 | 37 | 179 |
| 2002 | 18 | 208 |
| 2003 | 26 | 179 |
| 2004 | 25 | 243 |
| 2005 | 28 | 282 |
| 2006 | 28 | 323 |
| 2007 | 19 | 451 |
| 2008 | 29 | 511 |
| 2009 | 25 | 644 |
| 2010 | 30 | 759 |
| 2011 | 38 | 930 |
| 2012 | 57 | 1079 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1303 |
| 2014 | 37 | 1388 |
| 2015 | 48 | 1503 |
| 2016 | 52 | 1619 |
| 2017 | 42 | 1603 |
| 2018 | 81 | 1776 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1887 |
| 2020 | 80 | 2244 |
| 2021 | 57 | 2305 |
| 2022 | 45 | 2275 |
| 2023 | 86 | 2088 |
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 | 267 |
| 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 |