University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Public · 5,439 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,921 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $15,942 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,540 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,202 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,193 |
| All incomes (average) | $19,858 |
Sticker tuition: $9,432 in-state, $12,942 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Average SAT
- 1125
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 19%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $51,926
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,592
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing27%
Business19%
Education9%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences5%
Criminal Justice4%
Communications & Media3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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