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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD·Public·~99% acceptance

University of South Dakota is a public university in Vermillion, SD. Admissions are accessible, with about 99% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $19,858 per year after financial aid. About 61% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $51,926 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,858/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $24,422
Aid cuts ~$4,564/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.23–3.73
SAT (middle 50%)1125–1315
ACT (middle 50%)19–25
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
61%
graduation rate
79%
freshman retention
$46,290
median earnings, 6yr
$51,926
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of South Dakota's acceptance rate?
University of South Dakota admits about 99% of applicants.
How much does University of South Dakota cost?
At University of South Dakota, the average net price after aid is about $19,858 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $24,422 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of South Dakota?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1125–1315 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT.
What are University of South Dakota's application deadlines?
University of South Dakota's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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