University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,306
Graduate Enrollment: 288
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
American Baptist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 76.65%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 47.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 23.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 15.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 80.5%
Black: 4.4%
Hispanic: 2.9%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 8.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 4.4%
Hispanic: 2.9%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 8.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $31,216
In-State tuition: $19,900Out-of-State tuition: $19,900
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,930 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,840 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,415 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,840 (2022)
Average Family Income: $87,323 (2017)
Median Family Income: $62,319 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 26.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 69.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,249 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,861 |
| $30k-48k | $16,870 |
| $48k-75k | $18,678 |
| $75k-110k | $22,986 |
| $110k+ | $24,167 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,249 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,341 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 58.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 60.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,043 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,349 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $27,000 | $281 | $35,893 ($2,991) | $39,569 ($3,297) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | $33,810 ($2,818) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 27 | $184 | $57,960 ($4,830) | $59,497 ($4,958) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 65 | $31,000 | $265 | $65,011 ($5,418) | $59,670 ($4,973) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 51 | $24,750 | $217 | $42,785 ($3,565) | $49,565 ($4,130) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 54 | $233 | $60,380 ($5,032) | $70,413 ($5,868) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | $26,000 | $201 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | $261 | $43,669 ($3,639) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | $50,261 ($4,188) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $25,196 | $249 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 31 | $24,146 | $246 | $33,528 ($2,794) | $42,021 ($3,502) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 35 | $24,856 | $246 | $29,639 ($2,470) | $35,901 ($2,992) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 19 | $26,950 | $246 | $38,033 ($3,169) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 12 | $25,028 | $221 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,499Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $29,750,014 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $35,393,598 (2022)