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Public4-Yearmedium campus
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
2.8Above Average
99%
Open Admissions
59%
Graduation
About University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota is a public four-year institution located in Vermillion, South Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 5,239 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 99%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 59%. Graduates earn a median salary of $51,926 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,155 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
99%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
59%
Enrollment
5,239
Total students
Median Earnings
$51,926
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,432
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,942
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,155
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1070–1300
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
19 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1070
Median
1165
75th
1300
4001600
SAT Math
25th
540
Median
595
75th
680
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
22
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$12,942/yr
In-State Tuition$9,432/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,155/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$76,620
10-Year Earnings
$519,260
ROI Multiple
6.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of South Dakota
Student Outcomes
59%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$52k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,239
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
