University of Sioux Falls

www.usiouxfalls.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,550

1.98% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,333

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.978%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76.7%

2,407 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,625

76.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.7%

158 Graduates

About

University of Sioux Falls is a higher education institution located in Minnehaha County, SD. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Sioux Falls were General Business Administration & Management (81 degrees awarded), Superintendency & Educational System Administration (17 degrees), and Secondary Education & Teaching (14 degrees).

In 2021, 532 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Sioux Falls. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (467 degrees), 22.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Sioux Falls is $19,550, which is $−3,634 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Sioux Falls is $19,550, which is $−3,634 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,333.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending University of Sioux Falls received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,550

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Sioux Falls was $19,550. The cost of tuition at University of Sioux Falls is $−3,634 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Sioux Falls (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,333

2021 Value

2.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Sioux Falls had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,333. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Sioux Falls grew by 2.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Sioux Falls (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,528

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Sioux Falls was of $8,528 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.25% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Sioux Falls (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of Sioux Falls received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.64% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Sioux Falls (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.978%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Sioux Falls was 0.978%, which represents 4 out of the 409 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Sioux Falls received 2,407 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 46.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,407 applicants, 1,845 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,625 students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls in 2021.

University of Sioux Falls has an overall enrollment yield of 16.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,845

Accepted Out of 2,407

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Sioux Falls was 76.7% (1,845 admissions from 2,407 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 46.1%, while admissions grew by 21.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Sioux Falls (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Sioux Falls had a total enrollment of 1,625 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Sioux Falls is 1,246 students and the part-time enrollment is 379. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Sioux Falls, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% White, 7.57% Two or More Races, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.83% Hispanic or Latino, 0.985% Asian, 0.492% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0615% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.5%), followed by White Male (26.5%) and Two or More Races Male (4.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50.8%), followed by White Female (30.2%) and Two or More Races Male (6.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Sioux Falls in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,625 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Sioux Falls is 1,246 and the part-time enrollment is 379. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Sioux Falls (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Sioux Falls was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Sioux Falls had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Sioux Falls (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,312 enrolled students
Two or More Races
123 enrolled students
Black or African American
71 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Sioux Falls is 80.7% White, 7.57% Two or More Races, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.83% Hispanic or Latino, 0.985% Asian, 0.492% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0615% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 36 students (2.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 150 more women than men received degrees from University of Sioux Falls. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Sioux Falls is white (467 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Sioux Falls is General Business Administration & Management (81 degrees awarded), followed by Superintendency & Educational System Administration (17 degrees) and Secondary Education & Teaching (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Sioux Falls, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (100 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,870,606 people), Accountants & auditors (1,069,688 people), Other managers (793,939 people), Financial managers (497,687 people), and Secondary school teachers (491,687 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (100 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (8 degrees), Psychology (40 degrees), and Business (162 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (100 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (8 degrees), Psychology (40 degrees), and Business (162 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Elementary & secondary schools (3,405,067 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (670,426 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (592,772 people), Computer Systems Design (536,927 people), and Banking & related activities (519,504 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Sioux Falls.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
56 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
53 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Sioux Falls was Registered Nursing with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Sioux Falls according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

191

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

341

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 191 degrees were awarded to men at University of Sioux Falls, which is 0.56 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (341).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Sioux Falls by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to men at University of Sioux Falls in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 64 degrees were awarded to men at University of Sioux Falls in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.901 times less than the 71 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from University of Sioux Falls completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Sioux Falls is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
467 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Sioux Falls is white (467 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

2.26% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
306 degrees awarded
White Male
161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Sioux Falls is white female (306 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (161 degrees).

Operations

University of Sioux Falls has an endowment valued at nearly $35.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.04M (2.93%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Sioux Falls had a total salary expenditure of 25.8M. University of Sioux Falls employs 22 Associate professors, 22 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at University of Sioux Falls are Male Associate professor (13), Male Assistant professor (13), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Sioux Falls are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Endowment

$35.4M

2021 Endowment

19%

growth from 2020

University of Sioux Falls has an endowment valued at about $35.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Sioux Falls grew 19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Sioux Falls (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11M

2021 Salaries

1.77%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Sioux Falls paid a median of $11M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($25.8M) and a 1.77% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.39M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Sioux Falls paid a total of $3.39M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Sioux Falls were Associate professor with 22 employees, Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Sioux Falls were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Sioux Falls was Male Associate professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Sioux Falls.