Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of Sioux Falls is a private institution in Sioux Falls with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,521 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,874.
Established
1883
Motto
Culture for Service
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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82%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,258Students
17:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$54,521Earnings 10yr
$20,874Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of Sioux Falls Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate82.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$20,740
Room & Board$8,960
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$32,728
Average Net Price$20,874
Median Debt at Graduation$23,249
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,733
$30–48K$16,406
$48–75K$18,201
$75–110K$21,244
$110K+$23,609
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,874
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,141
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (51)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,258
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
Race & Ethnicity
White 78%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate60.5%
Freshman Retention75.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,712
8 Years$51,245
10 Years$54,521
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,500
Men
$53,500
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cougars
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from SD state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
199 mi(345 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
326 mi(565 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
445 mi(771 min)