University of Sioux Falls

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About University of Sioux Falls

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: American Baptist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Sioux Falls is a small private university located on an urban campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,276, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,340.

Sioux Falls, SD

$20,340

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

82%

Acceptance Rate

75%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

61%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1060-1080

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

63%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

79%

Unknown

1%

Black

5%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

14

Total Online Enrollment

952

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

78% On-campus

22% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold43% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold14% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold57% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

34%

State Grant Aid

18%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

31%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,986
State Grant Aid$1,673
Institution Grant Aid$9,709
Pell Grant Aid$4,866

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

41.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
14Physical Sciences.
15Psychology.
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
17Social Sciences.
18Theology And Religious Vocations.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.