2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of South Dakota is $9,432 for in-state students and $12,942 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,118 for in-state students and $12,768 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,432$12,942
Graduate$7,118$12,768
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,432$12,942
Graduate$7,118$12,768
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at University of South Dakota is 99.46% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.82%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,185.
The average graduation rate is 57%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 9,856 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $49,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $55,900 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 USD Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »99.46% Acceptance Rate / 29.82% Yield
Test Scores »1,185 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »57%
Transfer-out Rate25%
Retention Rate82%(full-time), 53% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »9,856 (7,132 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$6,850
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$49,500
Average Salary by Field of Study$23,900 - $55,900

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

University of South Dakota offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at USD
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
USD provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at USD
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of USD. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,128. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,150.
USD Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeYes
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity2,128

University of South Dakota Directory Information

Address414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
Phone605-658-6200
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
University of South Dakota Campus, Vermillion, SD
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