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University Of South Dakota can be found in Vermillion, South Dakota (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at University Of South Dakota.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at University Of South Dakota are in nursing and emergency medicine and therapy and counseling.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of South Dakota centered around 450 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way University Of South Dakota works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 8,641 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at University Of South Dakota attend part-time. The school student athletes compete in North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Dakota
414 E Clark St
Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
Admissions Phone: (605) 677-5434
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 677-5446
http://WWW.USD.EDU
University Of South Dakota awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 264 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, physical education teaching, instructional media design, secondary teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 219 | business management, accounting, finance, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 211 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 159 | psychology, communication disorders, clinical social work, physical therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 134 | English, political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, economics, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Law | 84 | law |
| Science | 78 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, biological and physical sciences, physiology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 70 | dental hygienist, physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 67 | public administration |
| Media | 61 | mass communication |
| Medicine | 48 | medicine |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer and info science |
| Music | 22 | music, music history and theory, music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | health care facilities management |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of South Dakota in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 680 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 428 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 247 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 132 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 54 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 24 | 3 |
In 2005, University Of South Dakota had a total enrollment of 8,641 students (6,675 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 71% |
| Nebraska | 10% |
| Iowa | 10% |
| Minnesota | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
University Of South Dakota offers campus housing for 1,774 of its 6,675 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Vermillion, 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 | 2,795 | 2,405 | 86% | 1,165 | 48% |
| Men | 1,101 | 930 | 84% | 452 | 49% |
| Women | 1,694 | 1,475 | 87% | 713 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 677-5434
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,470 |
| Room and board | $ 4,239 |
| Room charge | $ 2,253 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,986 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
University Of South Dakota participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 677-5446
University Of South Dakota has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 129 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 59 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 101 |
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 | calendar year | 15 | $94,724 | 3 | $82,597 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $71,401 | 6 | $73,759 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $55,995 | 5 | $61,828 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $47,796 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $80,134 | 20 | $64,313 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $73,643 | 16 | $67,364 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $55,979 | 27 | $56,745 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $47,677 | 47 | $46,264 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $33,642 | 40 | $37,632 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 157 | $58,034 | 130 | $48,382 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 187 | 107 | 294 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Track | 40 | 33 | 73 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 60 | 79 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of South Dakota Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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 On-campus day care 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 Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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