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University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls is a small, private institution located in Sioux Falls, sd. Founded in 1883, University of Sioux Falls offers undergraduate degrees in 51 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,299 undergraduates
cost $20,290 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Sioux Falls? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 76.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.52
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Sioux Falls is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Educational Administration and Supervision
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $20,290
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,090
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,950
Cost of attendance* $33,330
Average financial aid package $15,182
Estimated cost $18,148 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,290
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,090
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,950
Cost of attendance* $33,330
Average financial aid package $15,182
Estimated cost $18,148 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Sioux Falls has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,299, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

1,590

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Sioux Falls, students love their Campus Ministries, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1699
phone 605-331-5000
address www.usiouxfalls.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus ministries

Student senate

Fellowship of christian athletes

Improv club

Service core

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Sioux Falls to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Sioux Falls?

University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, sd.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Sioux Falls? 

The acceptance rate for University of Sioux Falls is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Sioux Falls?

The average high school GPA for University of Sioux Falls students was 3.52.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Sioux Falls?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Sioux Falls including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $133,320.

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