University of South Dakota

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,773

2024 Average Net Price

$19,133

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

98.8%

5,965 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,619

61.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

60.2%

773 Graduates

About

University of South Dakota is a higher education institution located in Clay County, SD. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of South Dakota were General Computer & Information Sciences (128 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees), and Clinical Social Work (64 degrees).

In 2024, 2,198 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of South Dakota. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,751 degrees), 26.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of South Dakota is $7,773, which is $−24,147 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of South Dakota is $7,773, which is $24,147 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,133.

In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending University of South Dakota received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,773

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of South Dakota was $7,773. The cost of tuition at University of South Dakota is $−24,147 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$19,133

2024 Value

3.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of South Dakota had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,133. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of South Dakota grew by 3.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of South Dakota (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

$9,781

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of South Dakota was of $9,781 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at University of South Dakota received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.77% with respect to 2023, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of South Dakota (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.

Admissions

University of South Dakota received 5,965 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 5,965 applicants, 5,892 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.8% acceptance rate.

There were 10,619 students enrolled at University of South Dakota in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of South Dakota has an overall enrollment yield of 24.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,892

Accepted Out of 5,965

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of South Dakota was 98.8% (5,892 admissions from 5,965 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 11.5%, while admissions grew by 11.3%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at University of South Dakota in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of South Dakota had a total enrollment of 10,619 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of South Dakota is 6,509 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,110. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at University of South Dakota are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of South Dakota, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.4% White, 4.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.97% Black or African American, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.57% Asian, and 0.0471% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of South Dakota in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52%), followed by White Male (25.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of South Dakota in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,619 students. The full-time enrollment at University of South Dakota is 6,509 and the part-time enrollment is 4,110. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at University of South Dakota are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 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 South Dakota was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of South Dakota had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,118 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
505 enrolled students
Black or African American
315 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of South Dakota is 76.4% White, 4.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.97% Black or African American, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.57% Asian, and 0.0471% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 221 students (2.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 480 more women than men received degrees from University of South Dakota. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of South Dakota is white (1,751 degrees awarded). There were 26.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of South Dakota is General Computer & Information Sciences (128 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees) and Clinical Social Work (64 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of South Dakota, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (88 degrees awarded), Legal (82 degrees), and Physical Sciences (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Dakota are Registered nurses (1,537,204 people), Other managers (290,798 people), Medical & health services managers (188,558 people), Physicians (186,312 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (172,033 people).

The most specialized majors at University of South Dakota in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (88 degrees awarded), Legal (82 degrees), Physical Sciences (31 degrees), Health (620 degrees), and Communications (62 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 South Dakota are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at University of South Dakota are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (88 degrees awarded), Legal (82 degrees), Physical Sciences (31 degrees), Health (620 degrees), and Communications (62 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of South Dakota are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,791,164 people), Elementary & secondary schools (551,295 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (438,730 people), Outpatient care centers (352,773 people), and Offices of physicians (256,575 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 South Dakota.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
22 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
2 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of South Dakota was General Studies with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of South Dakota according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

859

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,339

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 859 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Dakota, which is 0.642 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,339).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 121 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Dakota in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.64 times more than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at University of South Dakota in Registered Nursing, which is 7.4 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44% of students graduating from University of South Dakota completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,751 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
66 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of South Dakota is white (1,751 degrees awarded). There were 26.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

0.318% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,294 degrees awarded
White Female
1,290 degrees awarded
White Female
1,288 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of South Dakota is white female (1,294 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,290 degrees).

Operations

University of South Dakota has an endowment valued at nearly $318M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.87M (0.589%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of South Dakota had a total salary expenditure of 259M. University of South Dakota employs 110 Assistant professors, 89 Instructors and 81 Associate professors. Most academics at University of South Dakota are Female Instructor (67), Female Assistant professor (58), and Male Assistant professor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Dakota are: Management, with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 128 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 118 employees.

Endowment

$318M

2024 Endowment

9.8%

growth from 2023

University of South Dakota has an endowment valued at about $318M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of South Dakota grew 9.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $65.6M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$28.3M - Federal
$1.51M - State
$7.02M - Local

As of 2024, University of South Dakota received $28.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.51M from state grants and contracts, and $7.02M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$116M

2024 Salaries

5.8%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of South Dakota paid a median of $116M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($259M) and a 5.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.21% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$34.5M

Instructional Salaries

387

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of South Dakota paid a total of $34.5M to 387 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of South Dakota were Management with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 118 employees.

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