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University of South Dakota-Vermillion, founded in 1862, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Fine Arts; the Schools of Business, Education, and Medicine; and the Division of Health Sciences. Its 216-acre campus is located in Vermillion, 40 miles northwest of Sioux City, Iowa.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
7,095
Undergraduates
2,519
Men - 35.5%
4,577
Women - 64.5%
2,724
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
99% of 5,381 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.51
SAT Math
540-680 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
570-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
19-25 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $25,483
Out-of-state: $28,993
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $9,432
Out-of-state: $12,942
Room and Board
$9,904
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Freshman Award
$11,017
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,443
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
384
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
16%
10-19
33%
20-29
26%
30-39
13%
40-49
6%
50-99
4%
Over 100
2%
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Vermillion Population
11,038
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
38% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
coyotes
Sororities
12% of women participate
Fraternities
23% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.7%
Asian
1.4%
Black/African-American
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
82.7%
Unknown
1.2%
International Students
2.7%
First-Year Students Returning
80.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
48.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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