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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,290

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

59%

Annual Tuition

$9,432

At a Glance

Total Students

5,239

Retention Rate

80%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

42%

Median Debt

$23,592

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of South Dakota is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university has a student body of 5,239. The retention rate is 80%, and the graduation rate is 59.4%. The median debt for graduates is $23,592, and 41.8% of students receive financial aid.

In-state tuition costs $9,432. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $49,835. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $46,290. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $51,926.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$50k

1 YEAR

$46k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 47% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of South Dakota alumni earn a median salary of $49,835. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $46,290. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,926. The median debt for graduates is $23,592, and 41.8% of students receive financial aid.

The University of South Dakota has a high acceptance rate of 99% and a graduation rate of 59.4%. The retention rate is 80%. The in-state tuition cost is $9,432. The total student population is 5,239.

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Campus Location

Vermillion, South Dakota

Vermillion, SD 57069-2390

University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, South Dakota. The campus is in a town setting.

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University of South Dakota has an acceptance rate of 99.0%.