Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,432
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,942
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,060
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,501
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,492
Net price (after aid)$19,155
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,687
$30k – $48k$16,400
$48k – $75k$18,608
$75k – $110k$21,259
$110k+$21,432
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,926
Median debt at graduation$23,592
Est. monthly loan payment$250
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans42%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$12.9k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$12.9k
below avg
Net price
$19.2k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$23.6k
Earnings (10y)
$51.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyMusic
Admissions
Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
1110 - 1330
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is University of South Dakota located?
- University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of South Dakota?
- University of South Dakota is a public university based in SD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of South Dakota?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of South Dakota is approximately 99%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of South Dakota?
- University of South Dakota's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,432 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of South Dakota?
- University of South Dakota reports total enrollment of approximately 8,012 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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