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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
#601
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#1680
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
99%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
5,439
Students
Verified May 2026

About USD

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Location

Vermillion, SD, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
98.8%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$12,942/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
5,439
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
16:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1125
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
530 - 620
SAT Math (25th-75th)
595 - 695
ACT (midpoint)
22
ACT (25th-75th)
19 - 25

Outcomes

Freshman retention
79%
Graduation rate (6yr)
61%
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,926

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$318M
Avg net price (after aid)
$19,858/yr

Rankings

US News
#1680
Times Higher Ed
#601

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