University of South Dakota South Dakota

Research university in South Dakota emphasizing health professions with open admissions and in-state tuition under $8,000.

College statistics

Address:
414 E Clark St
Vermillion, SD
57069
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.usd.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

The University of South Dakota is a research institution in Vermillion, South Dakota, classified as Research 2 for high spending and doctorate production. The university emphasizes health professions and related programs as its primary undergraduate focus, combining liberal arts education with professional training in a town setting.

The university enrolls about 9,900 students and maintains low tuition costs: in-state tuition is $7,773 annually and out-of-state is $11,283. Total cost of attendance is $17,281 for in-state students and $20,791 for out-of-state, with room and board at $9,508. Admissions are open, with a 99% acceptance rate. The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 650 and SAT Math is 680; the ACT Composite 75th percentile is 25.

The university awards degrees through the doctoral level and supports workforce development in health and professional fields. Its endowment of $365.7 million provides resources for instruction and research. This school works well for students seeking affordable, accessible higher education in health professions within the Upper Midwest. Visit the official website at https://www.usd.edu/ for program details and application information.