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5,439
students enrolled
2,080
degrees and certificates a year
60%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$19,858
average net price a year
Tuition $7,773 in state, $11,283 out of state
$46,290
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$51,926
median earnings, 10 years after entry
94% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 34% | 697 |
| Business & management | 17% | 355 |
| Education | 9% | 184 |
| Psychology | 6% | 119 |
| Biological sciences | 5% | 96 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 11 |
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Dakota Workforce Development Council.
- Vermillion American Job CenterVermillion · 605-773-3372 · Monday - Friday Call for an appointment
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in South Dakota
- Dakota State UniversityMadison · 2,071 students
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City · 2,071 students
- Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish · 1,928 students
- South Dakota State UniversityBrookings · 9,198 students
- Northern State UniversityAberdeen · 1,273 students
- Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle · 1,097 students
Common questions
- How big is University of South Dakota?
- University of South Dakota enrolls about 5,439 students and is a public 4-year institution in Vermillion, South Dakota. It awards about 2,080 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of South Dakota?
- 60% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of South Dakota graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,290 six years after entry and $51,926 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of South Dakota offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of South Dakota awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
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