University Of Sioux Falls is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 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.
University Of Sioux Falls offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to University Of Sioux Falls are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 580 in 2005. People seek out University Of Sioux Falls, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,606 students study at University Of Sioux Falls (in 2005).
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.
University Of Sioux Falls
1101 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1699
General Phone: (605) 331-5000
Admissions Phone: (605) 331-6600
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 331-6623
http://usiouxfalls.edu
University Of Sioux Falls awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 106 | business management, organizational behavior, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 89 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, instructional media design, secondary school administration, music teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | English, history, political science, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, social services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | religion, pre-ministerial studies |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Media | 4 | mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | child care provider, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | radiation therapist |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Sioux Falls in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 228 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 64 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 4 |
In 2005, University Of Sioux Falls had a total enrollment of 1,606 students (1,250 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 58% |
| Iowa | 16% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| Nebraska | 4% |
| Wyoming | 3% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
University Of Sioux Falls offers campus housing for 604 of its 1,250 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 934 | 709 | 76% | 224 | 32% |
| Men | 430 | 339 | 79% | 110 | 32% |
| Women | 504 | 370 | 73% | 114 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 331-6600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,100 |
| Room and board | $ 4,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,530 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Sioux Falls participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 331-6623
University Of Sioux Falls has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $54,944 | 3 | $57,539 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $49,297 | 7 | $46,838 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $43,947 | 8 | $39,929 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $33,520 | 4 | $36,623 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $46,856 | 22 | $43,928 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 222 | 124 | 346 |
| Football | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| Basketball | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| Track | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 78 | 121 |
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 School Administration/Principalship
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
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
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Sioux Falls Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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