University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota is one of the seven public 4-year colleges in South Dakota. The campus is located in Vermillion town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,261 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,341 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 966 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 72%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of South Dakota's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,191, and fees were $1,581. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,438 and $1,581 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students10,261 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate72% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 30 |
| Bachelor's degree | 20 | 172 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 159 miles radius of University of South Dakota
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Iowa Central Community College - Storm Lake Campus
88 miles away |
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Pipestone Campus
90 miles away |
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Central Community College - Platte Campus
93 miles away |
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South Dakota State University
106 miles away |
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Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County Center
111 miles away |
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
116 miles away |
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Des Moines Area Community College - Carroll Campus
116 miles away |
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Southwest Minnesota State University
129 miles away |
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Southeast Community College - Lincoln Campus
137 miles away |
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Iowa Central Community College - Webster City Campus
159 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
offers 4 nursing programs |
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The University of Montana
offers 2 nursing programs |
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University of North Dakota
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Rhode Island
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Vermont
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
offers 1 nursing programs |
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University of Mississippi
offers 12 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1975 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
Admission
87%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1010 to 1230 |
| ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $240/credit | |
| In State Students | $240/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $348/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $315/credit | |
| In State Students | $315/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $605/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $15,660 |
| ADN | 70 | $16,800 | $16,800 | $24,360 |
| BSN | 125 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $43,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $30,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of University of South Dakota's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 28% | $4,001 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $1,179 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,348 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $3,605 |
| Federal Student Loans | 70% | $5,629 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $8,983 |
$16,647
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,567 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,641 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,384 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,106 |
| Over $110,000$18,941 |
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Student Population
7,648
Undergrads
2,613
Graduates
6,277
Women
3,984
Men
60%
Full-time
40%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
83% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Dakota state board of nursing.
