University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
University of South Dakota is a public university located in Vermillion, SD, serving approximately 5,239 students. It has an acceptance rate of 99%.
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Tuition
$9,432
Acceptance
98.95%
Students
8,012
Type
University
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
98.95%
SAT range
1110 - 1330
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
8,012
Undergrads
5,239
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
66
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
23
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.38
Property Rate / 1,000
2.29
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Vermillion
Violent Rate / 100k
135
Property Rate / 100k
1,083
Location
Institution does not report this
Vermillion, SD 57069
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