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University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105-1699

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division II

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82%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,258Students
17:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$54,521Earnings 10yr
$20,874Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

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
10 Years$54,521

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

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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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul198 mi
MCI Kansas City311 mi
MKE Milwaukee447 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1296 mi · ~37h 26m drive
New York, NY1177 mi · ~34h drive
Hartford, CT1225 mi · ~35h 23m drive
Providence, RI1287 mi · ~37h 11m drive
Albany, NY1157 mi · ~33h 25m drive
Syracuse, NY1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Rochester, NY959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY899 mi · ~25h 58m drive
Philadelphia, PA1136 mi · ~32h 49m drive
Pittsburgh, PA884 mi · ~25h 32m drive
Harrisburg, PA1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive
Newark, NJ1169 mi · ~33h 46m drive
Washington, DC1070 mi · ~30h 55m drive
Baltimore, MD1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive
Atlanta, GA947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Charlotte, NC1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
Raleigh, NC1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive
Miami, FL1540 mi · ~44h 29m drive
Orlando, FL1341 mi · ~38h 44m drive
Tampa, FL1338 mi · ~38h 39m drive
Nashville, TN733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
New Orleans, LA1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive
Richmond, VA1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive
Chicago, IL476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Detroit, MI697 mi · ~20h 8m drive
Minneapolis, MN199 mi · ~5h 45m drive
St. Louis, MO480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
Kansas City, MO326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Indianapolis, IN604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Columbus, OH749 mi · ~21h 38m drive
Cleveland, OH778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Milwaukee, WI445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Dallas, TX743 mi · ~21h 28m drive
Houston, TX954 mi · ~27h 34m drive
Austin, TX918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
Los Angeles, CA1325 mi · ~38h 17m drive
San Francisco, CA1397 mi · ~40h 21m drive
San Diego, CA1332 mi · ~38h 29m drive
Seattle, WA1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive
Portland, OR1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive
Denver, CO500 mi · ~14h 27m drive
Phoenix, AZ1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive
Salt Lake City, UT798 mi · ~23h 3m drive
Honolulu, HI3786 mi · ~109h 22m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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