University of Sioux Falls

Private nonprofit four-year university in Sioux Falls, SD that costs an average of $21,417 a year after financial aid, admits 83% of applicants and graduates 64% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,417
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
64%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$59,404

Private nonprofitMidsize city1,218 undergraduates

Cost of University of Sioux Falls

Total cost of attendance (per year)$35,949
Tuition and fees, in-state$22,900
Housing and food (on campus)$9,990
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$21,417

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,914
$30,001–48,000$15,391
$48,001–75,000$17,780
$75,001–110,000$19,074
$110,001+$26,410

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with University of Sioux Falls's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate83%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate64%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$48,855
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$59,404
Rank in South Dakota (earnings)3rd of 11 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,875
Typical monthly loan payment$249 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans65%

Majors and programs at University of Sioux Falls

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (38)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing98$75,617$25,000
Accounting and Related Services30$56,018$20,449
Business Administration, Management and Operations108$49,700$20,449
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods60$45,429$27,000
Communication and Media Studies36$41,508$24,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections37$41,335$23,250
Psychology78$38,750$23,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness54$36,054$21,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions14——
Applied Mathematics2——
Bible/Biblical Studies11——
Biology28—$20,000
Chemistry2——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions1——
Computer and Information Sciences4——
Computer Science6——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft13——
Education2——
English Language and Literature8——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations5——
Fine and Studio Arts15——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs2——
History3——
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Human Resources Management and Services1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4——
Mathematics5——
Music———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries4——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2——
Religious Music and Worship1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics4——
Social Sciences37—$17,750
Social Work17——
Sociology12——
Special Education and Teaching9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas18——

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services1——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions16——
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Communication and Media Studies3——
Design and Applied Arts2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication1——
Social Sciences2——

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations108$69,386$18,220
Educational Administration and Supervision55$60,356—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22$48,143—
Educational/Instructional Media Design15——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations3——

Similar colleges in South Dakota

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Northern State UniversityAberdeen$15,27993%$51,006
Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish$19,25296%$49,283
National American University-Rapid CityRapid City$31,654—$38,663
Augustana UniversitySioux Falls$23,28368%$61,271
Dakota State UniversityMadison$20,55488%$53,378
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City$20,82780%$78,487
Mount Marty UniversityYankton$21,39543%$52,585
Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell$24,03973%$57,757

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About University of Sioux Falls

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSioux Falls, SD
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates1,218
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteusiouxfalls.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Sioux Falls's acceptance rate?

University of Sioux Falls admits 83% of applicants.

How much does University of Sioux Falls cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $35,949 a year (tuition and fees: $22,900). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,417 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,914.

How much do University of Sioux Falls graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $59,404 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 11 similar colleges in South Dakota. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,617 a year after graduation).

What is University of Sioux Falls's graduation rate?

64% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.