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University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

University of Sioux Falls, founded in 1883, is a private, church-affiliated, multipurpose university. Its 22-acre campus is located in Sioux Falls.

Tuition & Fees

$19,520

$19,520

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
18%
500-599
55%
400-499
18%
700-800
9%
600-699
27%
500-599
55%
400-499
9%
composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
23%
18-23
52%
12-17
15%
6-11
1%
30-36
7%
24-29
36%
18-23
50%
12-17
7%
30-36
5%
24-29
31%
18-23
59%
12-17
5%
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

1

teacher

17

students

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,764
Declined + 165
Total Received 1,929
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Private (nonprofit)

1,390

undergraduate students

285

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 6651
ACT 3920

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School Facts

University of Sioux Falls, founded in 1883, is a private, church-affiliated, multipurpose university. Its 22-acre campus is located in Sioux Falls.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,675
Established in 1883
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Baptist
Accredited by •  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)

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Sioux Falls, SD

40-acre, suburban campus in Sioux Falls (population: 181,833), 180 miles from Omaha. Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Sioux Falls
1101 West 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
53%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
87%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
39%
Top 1/2
77%
Bottom 1/2
23%
Bottom 1/4
5%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
18%
500-599
55%
400-499
18%
700-800
9%
600-699
27%
500-599
55%
400-499
9%
composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
23%
18-23
52%
12-17
15%
6-11
1%
30-36
7%
24-29
36%
18-23
50%
12-17
7%
30-36
5%
24-29
31%
18-23
59%
12-17
5%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
(no fee if filed online)
Common application accepted no
Application deadline May 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,764
Declined + 165
Total Received 1,929

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Ben Weins
Director of Admissions
P: 800 888-1047
F: 605 575-2043
admissions.office@usiouxfalls.edu

Financial Aid

77%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$13,160

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $19,170
Room $4,090
Board $3,680
Additional fees $350
Books & supplies $950
Total $28,240
Average Financial Aid - $13,160
Total with Avg. Aid $15,080

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,851,113
State $183,932
Institutional $4,153,084
Other external $421,621
Total $6,609,750

Non-need-based

Federal $38,479
State $183,128
Institutional $1,469,381
Other external $436,660
Total $2,127,648

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 888-1047
F: 605 331-6615
finaid@usiouxfalls.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Karrie Morgan
Director of Financial Aid
karrie.morgan@usiouxfalls.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

bean bags, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, foosball, indoor soccer, ping-pong, pool, slackline, softball, spikeball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Pam Gohl (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Micha Thompson (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director Of Compliance/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, NSIC
Mascot
Cougars
School colors
purple, white, and silver

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Adult/Higher Education
Applied Mathematics
Art
Biology
Business
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies/Theatre
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership
Educational Studies
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurial Studies
Exercise Science
General Studies
Graphic Design
Health Administration
History
Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Media Studies
Medical Laboratory Science
Music
Music Ministry
Nursing
Paramedic Technology
Professional Accounting/Business Administration
Psychology
Radiologic Technology
Reading
Secondary/K-12 Education
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Teaching
Technology
Theology/Biblical Studies
Theology/Youth Ministry
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,675

total students

57%

in-state

43%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,390
students

Female
63%
878

Male
37%
512

17%

285
students

Female
56%
161

Male
44%
124

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

86%

1,206
students

Female
64%
770

Male
36%
436

14%

184
students

Female
59%
108

Male
41%
76

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

50%

Transfer applicants accepted

62%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

124

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 11
Countries most often represented Canada
Germany
Liberia
New Zealand
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Randy Nelson
Director of International Education
605 575-2084
international@usiouxfalls.edu

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