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At a glance:
Location: Vermillion, South Dakota
Founded: 1862
Student Population: 10,151 students
Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry: Yes
Enrollment Dates: September, January
Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate
Type of Institution: Public
Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway
www.usd.edu
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The University of South Dakota is the comprehensive liberal arts university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. USD is the state's oldest university and is designated as the only public liberal arts university in South Dakota. This is a big-time university with a small-college feel.
Overview
USD has an average class size of 26 and a 15:1 student to faculty ratio. With a long tradition of excellence and a place in the NCAA Division I, USD is also home to South Dakota's only law and medical schools, college of fine arts and AACSB accredited school of business. Over the past three years, $145 million has been spent on facilities. Undergraduate research is offered to students and with a low student to faculty ratio, it is easy to get involved in this signature program.
Rankings
USD is ranked among the Top 376 Colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review in 2012 — the only school in South Dakota to hold this honor. USD is also listed as one of the Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Main Specializations
Nursing, Business, Psychology, Elementary Teacher Education, Biology, Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Accounting
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships available. Transfer students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply.
Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition, fees and living expenses for undergraduate study are: $16,779
Admissions Criteria
• GPA: 2.6 or above (See table on p5)
• Transfer GPA: 2.0 or above
• SAT: 990 or above or ACT 21 or above
• TOEFL: Minimum iBT 71 ; PBT 530
• IELTS: 5.5
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