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| Accepted | 3,534 |
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| Declined | + 585 |
| Total Received | 4,119 |
| SAT | 6881 |
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| ACT | 3928 |
| Name | Location |
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| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Duluth, MN |
| University of Minnesota — Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Nebraska — Lincoln | Lincoln, NE |
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA |
| College of Saint Benedict | St. Joseph, MN |
| Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University — Prescott | Prescott, AZ |
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University of South Dakota, founded in 1862, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Fine Arts, and the Schools of Business, Education, and Health Sciences. Its 216-acre campus is located in Vermillion, 40 miles northwest of Sioux City, Iowa.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 10,066 |
| Established in | 1862 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABA (American Bar Association) • ADA (American Dental Association) • AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) |
275-acre campus in Vermillion (population: 10,772), 41 miles from Sioux City, IA; branch campuses in Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Yankton. Air and bus serve Sioux City; larger airport and train serve Omaha (145 miles).
University of South Dakota
414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
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| Application fee | $20 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
85%
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| Accepted | 3,534 |
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| Declined | + 585 |
| Total Received | 4,119 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Essay
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
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Mark Petty
Dean of Enrollment
P: 877 269-6837
F: 605 677-6323
admissions@usd.edu
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$8,638
| Tuition | $9,060 |
| Room | $4,188 |
| Board | $3,660 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $18,108 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $8,638 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $9,470 |
Need-based
| Federal | $8,230,609 |
| State | $31,515 |
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| Other external | |
| Total | $8,262,124 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $313,103 |
| State | $1,298,500 |
| Institutional | $5,123,949 |
| Other external | $2,505,358 |
| Total | $9,240,910 |
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FAFSA
P: 877 269-6837
F: 605 677-5238
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
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