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Founded in 1862, the University of South Dakota, or USD, is the state’s oldest university. It is located in Vermillion, South Dakota. USD is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. USD is organized into the following academic divisions:
USD’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Coyotes. The university competes at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the Great West Conference for all sports.
University Of South Dakota can be found in Vermillion, SD (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 470 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of South Dakota centered around 480 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 9,243 students were enrolled in University Of South Dakota.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Dakota
414 E Clark St
Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
General Phone: (605) 677-5301
http://WWW.USD.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 282 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 275 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, instructional media design, physical education teaching, speech teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 249 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 235 | psychology, counseling psychology, communication disorders, clinical social work, physical therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 161 | English, political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, economics, Spanish language, anthropology, sociology, ... |
| Law | 87 | law |
| Medical Support and Technology | 85 | dental hygienist, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, audiology |
| Science | 83 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, geology, biological and physical sciences, physics |
| Family and Social Work | 64 | human services, public administration |
| Media | 53 | mass communication |
| Medicine | 53 | medicine |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 22 | health care facilities management, community health |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 22 | parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Music | 19 | music, music performance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | drama, theatre design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of South Dakota in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 819 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 448 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 284 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 140 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 83 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of South Dakota had a total enrollment of 9,243 students (6,543 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 72% |
| Iowa | 10% |
| Nebraska | 6% |
| Minnesota | 5% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
University Of South Dakota offers campus housing for 2,265 of its 6,543 (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 | 3,345 | 2,778 | 83% | 1,168 | 42% |
| Men | 1,287 | 1,054 | 82% | 462 | 44% |
| Women | 2,058 | 1,724 | 84% | 705 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 655 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 655 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| 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 | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,828 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,148 |
| Room and board | $ 5,442 |
| Room charge | $ 2,662 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,781 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,577 |
Financial Aid:
University Of South Dakota participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347400)
University Of South Dakota has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $97,991 | 3 | $100,436 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $81,798 | 4 | $66,056 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $56,562 | 5 | $67,584 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $45,499 | 7 | $44,561 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $71,594 | 19 | $63,967 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $89,345 | 17 | $90,517 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $64,152 | 21 | $61,871 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $56,917 | 41 | $54,092 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $38,189 | 28 | $36,567 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $66,689 | 107 | $56,820 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | |
| Basketball | |
| Track |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 143 | 126 | 269 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Track | 32 | 36 | 68 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 80 | 89 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
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
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
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
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
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 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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