Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003469
- Phone: (605) 856-8100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
91.45%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,012Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
University of Sioux Falls
E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle, Mission, SD
University of Sioux Falls, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at University of Sioux Falls exceeds 1,500 per year.
Students may select from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 910 - 1110 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students accepted, around 25% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.usiouxfalls.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,400 for the year. University of Sioux Falls may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.
The mascot for University of Sioux Falls is the "Cougars", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
- Football (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
Students may visit the University of Sioux Falls website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students University of Sioux Falls accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Sioux Falls is about 1,600. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 19% enrolling as graduate students and 82% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $19,000-$22,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $370 to $440 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $18,636 |
Receiving Student Loans | 79% | $8,008 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Sioux Falls may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2011)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2011)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1976)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Sioux Falls is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Track and Field (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Sioux Falls by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A, B)
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Sioux Falls.
- Augustana College in Rock Hill, SC (0.4 miles away)
- Northwestern College in Cedar Falls, IA (50 miles away)
- Mount Marty College in Mitchell, SD (57 miles away)
- Dakota Wesleyan University in Madison, SD (66 miles away)
- Briar Cliff University in Waterloo, IA (71 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003469
- Phone: (605) 856-8100
- School Homepage