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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD
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Admit Rate
99%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$24,422
$27,932 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional§ (source: University of South Dakota admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
99%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

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Mid-50% SAT
1110-1330 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Nursing
  2. 2Business Administration
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4Health Sciences
  5. 5Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  6. 6Accounting
  7. 7Biomedical Sciences
  8. 8Criminal Justice
  9. 9Finance
  10. 10Media Studies

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of South Dakota may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: University of South Dakota 2026-27 catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FCS)
Varsity sports (9)
BasketballFootballGolfSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$24,422* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$27,932* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $9,432* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $12,942* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$14,921
$30,001 – $48,000
$15,942
$48,001 – $75,000
$18,540
$75,001 – $110,000
$21,202
Over $110,000
$22,193

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Vermillion, SD· Small City
Undergraduates
7,095
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡University of South Dakota 2026-27 catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

§University of South Dakota admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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