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The University of Sioux Falls (USF) - Sioux Falls,South Dakota

91%

Acceptance Rate

$18,636

Avg.Financial Aid

003469

FAFSA Code

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The University of Sioux Falls (USF)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
American Baptist
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.usiouxfalls.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,615
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

University of Sioux Falls which is a private, American Baptist university, is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Around 85% of the students are 24 and under at University of Sioux Falls. At USF around 84% are white, 6% belong to two or more races, and 5% are Black or African American. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 63% of the students are females and 37% are males. Paul TenHaken, Brian Hansen, Crystal Johnson, and Dennis Gardeck are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. At USF, 121 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission, and Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6053315000

Fax:

6053316615

Address

1101 W 22nd St

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, University of Sioux Falls doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
91%
SAT Range
1060 - 1180
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
20 - 25
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1070-1230, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to University of Sioux Falls, must score 22 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 20 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105-1699. They can also call them at (605) 331-5000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$20,627
Average Annual Cost
$17,980

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$950
Other Fees
$300
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$7,350
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,650

Total One Year Cost

$30,230

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to USF are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $32,142. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($18,910), books and supplies ($950), room and boarding ($7,550), and budget for other expenses ($3,942). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

73%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

57%

Male Professors

43%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,319

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

Full-time / Part-time

86% / 14%

Students Gender

Male

38%

US National: 44%

Female

62%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

83%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

51%

Out Of State

48%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$57,493 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 89% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

89%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,850/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,800/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,800/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cougars

School Colors

purple, white, and silver

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $7,550 per year. The average meal plan at USF costs around $3,800 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has enrolled around 37% male and 63% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$20,000 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$208 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,636

Students Receiving Federal Grants

34%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,750

Students Receiving State Aid

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,280

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$16,850

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$21,174

$30K - $48K

$21,963

$48K - $75K

$19,250

$75K - $110K

$16,786

> $110K

$15,999

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$892,886

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,914,772

In case the students at University of Sioux Falls face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at University of Sioux Falls is around $7,576 and the federal grant is $5,044. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,887 as well as institutional aid worth $7,576. At USF, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $892,886 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $1,914,772.

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