University of South Dakota: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1048 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #302 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #271 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #181 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 103 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 7,132
- Graduates
- 2,724
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.usd.edu
University of South Dakota Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of South Dakota has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 100% |
| Applicants | 4,480 | 1,517 | 2,963 |
| Admissions | 4,456 | 1,505 | 2,951 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,259 | 411 | 848 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 70 | 26 | 44 |
2,427 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,288 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of South Dakota are 1020-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,007 or 76%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of South Dakota are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7815 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 400 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 389 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 381 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 301 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 271 (3%) |
| Asian | 130 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 47 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,308
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,773 | $6,123 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,773 | $6,123 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,283 | $11,773 |
| Fee in-district | $1,659 | $995 |
| Fee in-state | $1,659 | $995 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,659 | $995 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,128 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,604 |
| Room charge | $4,454 |
| Meal charge | $4,150 |
University of South Dakota majors
University of South Dakota has granted 1,193 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 495 master's across 33 programs, and 256 doctorate degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of South Dakota.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 163 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 72 | 73 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 53 | 67 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 78 | 8 | ||
| Law | 85 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 59 | 23 | ||
| Accounting | 54 | 26 | ||
| General Studies | 21 | 53 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 69 | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 60 | 4 | 6 | |
| Medicine | 64 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 48 | 13 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 44 | 10 | 2 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 43 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 18 | 19 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 37 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 35 | |||
| Finance, General | 34 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 30 | 4 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 12 | 22 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 31 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | 3 | 2 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 28 | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 27 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | 13 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 25 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | 1 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 19 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | 2 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 18 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 9 | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |||
| Music, General | 3 | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | |||
| Neuroscience | 8 | |||
| History, General | 6 | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Business Statistics | 6 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | |||
| Graphic Design | 2 | |||
| Materials Chemistry | 2 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 25 | 1,193 | 495 | 256 |
University of South Dakota has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 51% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of South Dakota has published 11,668 scientific papers with 217,866 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 72 | 563 |
| 1992 | 71 | 662 |
| 1993 | 92 | 695 |
| 1994 | 97 | 745 |
| 1995 | 77 | 744 |
| 1996 | 124 | 906 |
| 1997 | 121 | 899 |
| 1998 | 107 | 1026 |
| 1999 | 115 | 1272 |
| 2000 | 116 | 1381 |
| 2001 | 102 | 1678 |
| 2002 | 110 | 1872 |
| 2003 | 165 | 1960 |
| 2004 | 136 | 2175 |
| 2005 | 162 | 2504 |
| 2006 | 218 | 2994 |
| 2007 | 282 | 3535 |
| 2008 | 280 | 3840 |
| 2009 | 265 | 4597 |
| 2010 | 335 | 5234 |
| 2011 | 359 | 6284 |
| 2012 | 355 | 7245 |
| 2013 | 424 | 8847 |
| 2014 | 389 | 9644 |
| 2015 | 421 | 10507 |
| 2016 | 482 | 10448 |
| 2017 | 544 | 11135 |
| 2018 | 621 | 12384 |
| 2019 | 637 | 14067 |
| 2020 | 720 | 16441 |
| 2021 | 653 | 18869 |
| 2022 | 649 | 19699 |
| 2023 | 734 | 19812 |
University of South Dakota alumni
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Tom Brokaw
- Occupations
- writeropinion journalistnews presentertelevision journalistjournalist
- Biography
-
Thomas John Brokaw is an American retired network television journalist and author. He first served as the co-anchor of The Today Show from 1976 to 1981 with Jane Pauley, then as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News for 22 years (1982–2004). In the previous decade he served as a weekend anchor for the program from 1973 to 1976. He is the only person to have hosted all three major NBC News programs: The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and, briefly, Meet the Press. He formerly held a special correspondent post for NBC News.
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Ernest Lawrence
- Occupations
- nuclear physicistuniversity teacherphysicist
- Biography
-
Ernest Orlando Lawrence was an American nuclear physicist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1939 for his invention of the cyclotron. He is known for his work on uranium-isotope separation for the Manhattan Project, as well as for founding the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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Tom Laughlin
- Occupations
- writeractorfilm directortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Thomas Robert Laughlin Jr. was an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator, and activist.
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John Thune
- Enrolled in the University of South Dakota
- In 1984 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- directorpoliticiancongressional staffinternational forum participantexecutive director
- Biography
-
John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, a seat he has held since 2005. Thune is in his fourth Senate term and is the Senate minority whip, a post he has held since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Thune served three terms as the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1997 to 2003.
General info
| Alternative names | USD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1862 |
| Motto | Veritas Truth |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,382 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 414 E Clark St Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069-2390 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 6056586200 |