University of Sioux Falls
Founded in 1883, the University of Sioux Falls is a Christian liberal arts university located in the heart of Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city. USF’s Christ-centered institution offers more than 100 academic programs for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students hoping to pursue their studies in a top-ranked city, with access to internships and opportunities for career exploration in nearly every industry. Outside of academics, students can get involved in over 100 clubs, organizations and activities, including NCAA DII Cougar athletics, the fine and performing arts, and campus ministries. In addition to weekly chapel and student-lead worship events, USF’s inclusive community invites all students to live out the university’s Culture for Service motto through service projects and volunteer opportunities both in Sioux Falls and around the world.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- American Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
96%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1136
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,594
Total Number of Undergrads
1,325
Classroom Sizes
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $20,740 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,740 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,117
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,932
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,040
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,625
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
41
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
purple, white, and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
96%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,800
What Students Are Saying
The University of Sioux Falls is an incredible school of academics, opportunities, and community. I cannot have imagined starting my life anywhere else. I'm not a number, but a student; not a statistic, by a searching and seeking soul; not just a face in a classroom, but a friend, a daughter, a woman with a future.
Lindsey from Colton, SD
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