Coming soon. This is an early preview. Schools and figures are still being added.Data as of Oct 10, 2026
Schools / SD / University of South Dakota
Public

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD
Official name

University of South Dakota

#Vermillion#PublicUniversity#Since1862

University of South Dakota is a public four-year school in Vermillion, SD, with its campus in a town. It was founded in 1862[1]. It has about 5,439 undergraduates[3].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Ebenvia rankComing soonOur own ranking is on its way.How we rank
164years of history[1]
  1. 1862Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingTown
Undergraduates5,439[3]
From abroad6.9%[3]

Academics

Coming soonWe are still gathering this for University of South Dakota.

Visit the school’s page ↗

Costs

Coming soonWe are still gathering this for University of South Dakota.

Visit the school’s page ↗

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot stated on the school’s page[2]
ScholarshipsOpen to international students[2]
Applying for aidCan also apply after admission[2]

From the school’s own page. For more specific information, visit the school’s page.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[3]
Room and board, on campus$10,356[3]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$10,870[3]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$24,422[3]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$9,432 / $12,942[3]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

Coming soonWe have not read this school’s admissions pages yet.

When to apply

Coming soonWe have not found the deadlines on the school’s page yet.

Your application checklist

Coming soonWe have not found the checklist on the school’s page yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

Coming soonWe have not found the English test requirement on the school’s page yet.

SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1125 to 1315[3]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
19 to 25[3]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

99%[3]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad

Living in Vermillion

Coming soonWe are still gathering this for University of South Dakota.

Clubs, sports and activities

Coming soonWe are still gathering this for University of South Dakota.

For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.