Acceptance
99%
Avg SAT
1125
In-State
$9,432
Grad Rate (4yr)
47%
Retention
79%
Earnings
$51,926
AI Overview
The University of South Dakota, nestled in Vermillion's close-knit college town, combines surprising academic breadth—from standout physics programs to robust cultural studies—with South Dakota's welcoming Prairie spirit. With a 99% acceptance rate, the university prioritizes access and student potential over gatekeeping, attracting self-motivated learners who appreciate small-town community and professors who know their names. Students thrive here when they're ready to take initiative and build genuine connections beyond the classroom.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$9,432
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,942
Room & Board
$10,356
Average Net Price
$19,858
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Federal Loans
40%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,592
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$51,926Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,592Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesHealth and Medical Administrative Services
12 graduates
$74,816
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
162 graduates
$73,025
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
22 graduates
$71,463
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
57 graduates
$71,179
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
55 graduates
$70,100
4 yrs after graduation
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
32 graduates
$68,556
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
80 graduates
$64,890
4 yrs after graduation
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
$64,104
4 yrs after graduation
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
34 graduates
$64,069
4 yrs after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
77 graduates
$61,518
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
75+ programsAnd 63 more programs available
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