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University of South Dakota (USD)
- 414 E Clark St
- Vermillion, SD 57069
- OPEID College Code: 00347400
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- General Phone: (605) 677-5301
- President: Mr. James W. Abbott
- Website: WWW.USD.EDU
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 9,243
- College Alias: USD
- College Mascot: Coyotes
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - USD Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,342 | 2,175 | 3,517 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,023 (76%) | 1,782 (82%) | 2,805 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 451 (44%) | 733 (41%) | 1,184 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,098 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 92% | 24% | 20% | 54% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,254 | $3,799 | $978 | $2,106 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 49 | 57 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,098 | 2,332 | 1,892 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,752 | $5,410 | $5,150 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,506 | $10,942 | $10,470 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,174 | $4,964 | $4,239 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,676 | $13,124 | $12,139 |
| Out of State | $19,430 | $18,656 | $17,459 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,502 | $6,160 | $5,900 |
| Out of State | $12,256 | $11,692 | $11,220 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,502 | $6,160 | $5,900 |
| Out of State | $12,256 | $11,692 | $11,220 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $18,386 | $38,359 |
| Law School | $8,992 | $17,606 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,243 Undergraduate: 6,844 Graduate: 1,877 Professional: 522
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,524 Female: 5,719
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,557 Female: 4,287
- Graduate Gender Male: 704 Female: 1,173
- Professional Gender Male: 263 Female: 259
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,635 Part-Time: 3,608
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,453 Part-Time: 2,391
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 663 Part-Time: 1,214
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 519 Part-Time: 3
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 141 | 2% |
| American Indian | 193 | 2% |
| Black | 117 | 1% |
| Asian | 108 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 1% |
| White | 7,938 | 86% |
| Unknown | 650 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 68 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,843 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,011 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,984 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,422 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 656 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 414 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 560 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 279 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,102 | 1,022 | 80 |
| Faculty Status | 353 | 332 | 21 |
| Tenured Faculty | 116 | 114 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 435 | - | 435 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 353 | 332 | 21 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 144 | 140 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 196 | 176 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 409 | 374 | 35 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 213 | 190 | 23 |
| Skilled Crafts | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 99 | 89 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,904 (219) | $60,870 (130) | $56,031 (89) |
| Professor | $85,127 (42) | $84,999 (30) | $85,447 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $58,829 (56) | $58,099 (39) | $60,505 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,560 (91) | $53,818 (50) | $53,244 (41) |
| Instructor | $37,321 (27) | $32,234 (8) | $39,463 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,667 (35) | $60,361 (21) | $61,127 (14) |
| Professor | $85,099 (8) | $85,762 (5) | $83,994 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $69,530 (7) | $72,155 (4) | $66,030 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,575 (6) | $58,842 (3) | $64,308 (3) |
| Instructor | $50,454 (5) | $55,669 (2) | $46,978 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,627 (254) | $59,273 (151) | $55,213 (103) |
| Professor | $82,648 (50) | $82,881 (35) | $82,103 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $58,614 (63) | $58,186 (43) | $59,533 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,363 (97) | $53,497 (53) | $53,202 (44) |
| Instructor | $37,940 (32) | $34,897 (10) | $39,323 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,134,737 | $577,069 | $557,668 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 465 | 225 | 240 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 377 | 187 | 190 |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 201 | 83 | 118 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 54 | 22 | 32 |
| Tennis | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,501 | $34,681 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $19,043 | $9,965 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 51% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 63% |
| American Indian | 10% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 10 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 43 | 26 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 22 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 | 5 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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