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University Of Sioux Falls

University Of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls, commonly referred to as USF, is a private, Christian, liberal arts institute. The university is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. USF was established on 8th September, 1883, as the Dakota Collegiate Institute. A wide variety of academic programs are available at USF. Along with associate's, bachelor's, and master’s degrees, the university also offers pre-professional study programs. Students can opt for courses in the fields of education, business, arts, humanities, media studies, and sciences.

University of Sioux Falls is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division III, and the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The university has several varsity athletics teams and the students participate in sports such as soccer, volleyball, golf, track, basketball, and cross country. USF's sports teams are nicknamed the Cougars, and their mascot is Cooper the Cougar.

Overview of University Of Sioux Falls

University Of Sioux Falls is in Sioux Falls, SD. Sioux Falls is a medium-sized city. The school is classified as a American Baptist college. University Of Sioux Falls is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

University Of Sioux Falls offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, business and management, and education and teaching.

University Of Sioux Falls Selectivity

Not all applicants to University Of Sioux Falls are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 550 in 2007. People seek out University Of Sioux Falls, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 1,628 students study at University Of Sioux Falls (in 2007).

Student Life

The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Great Plains Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Sioux Falls

University Of Sioux Falls
1101 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1699
General Phone: (605) 331-5000
http://usiouxfalls.edu

University Of Sioux Falls Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching112reading teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, superintendency and administration, instructional media design, music teaching, art education
Business And Management112business management, organizational behavior, accounting
Liberal Arts27history, social services, English, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, political science
Media17mass communication, communication studies
Science17biology, chemistry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy15exercise science, sports and fitness management
Security And Law Enforcement13criminal justice and safety
Family And Social Work11social work, child development
Religion And Philosophy9philosophy and religious studies, youth ministry, pre-ministerial studies
Mathematics8mathematics
Therapy And Counseling7psychology
Medical Support And Technology3radiation therapist
Nursing And Emergency Medicine2EMT paramedic
Art Studies1art studies
Music0music
Medicine0health professions
Computer Science And Engineering0computer science, computer and info science

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Sioux Falls in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree22833
Master's degree1155
Post-master's certificate101
Associate's degree14

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Sioux Falls had a total enrollment of 1,628 students (1,262 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate75%
Graduate25%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1920%
20-2124%
22-2420%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%

University Of Sioux Falls Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %

University Of Sioux Falls Room and Board (2007)

University Of Sioux Falls offers campus housing for 598 of its 1,262 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Sioux Falls, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of Sioux Falls Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total63561897%26343%
Men30530399%12240%
Women33031595%14145%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal460510
SAT Math450550
ACT Verbal1925
ACT Math1826
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT3%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT97%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Sioux Falls Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 17,940
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 17,940
Room and board$ 5,950
Room charge$ 2,450
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,625
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,750

Financial Aid:
University Of Sioux Falls participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346900)

University Of Sioux Falls Faculty

University Of Sioux Falls has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1713
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1412
Non-tenured and not on tenure track54

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$60,4503$63,679
Associate professoracademic year15$53,3418$50,795
Assistant professoracademic year12$44,12617$43,625
Instructoracademic year4$37,2451*
All faculty totalacademic year36$49,46829$47,608

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Sioux Falls Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballGreat Plains Athletic Conference
BasketballGreat Plains Athletic Conference
BaseballGreat Plains Athletic Conference
TrackGreat Plains Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total230136366
Football1030103
Basketball283159
Track252853
Baseball34034
All Other Sports4077117

University Of Sioux Falls Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Superintendency and Educational System Administration

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Youth Ministry

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

University Of Sioux Falls Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Sioux Falls Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%University Of Sioux Falls % students on athletic fin. aid
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%University Of Sioux Falls % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%University Of Sioux Falls % of degrees in education and teaching
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%University Of Sioux Falls Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%University Of Sioux Falls % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Sioux Falls % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%University Of Sioux Falls Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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