University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105-1699
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,141
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
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Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Cougars
History & Fun Facts
- •Under the name of Dakota Collegiate Institute, secondary and collegiate programs began on September 8, 1883.
- •The institution's name changed to Sioux Falls University in 1885, with the secondary program called the academy and the collegiate department branded Sioux Falls College.
- •With the 1931 merger of Grand Island College with what was still legally Sioux Falls University, the institution's official name became Sioux Falls College.
Source: Wikipedia
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