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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Vermillion
Population | 11,695
Enrollment | 10,619
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Host Payment

Term Dates
Fall | 8/25-12/17
Spring | 1/12-5/13

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

       
The state's flagship university: big-time university with a small-college feel.
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About This Campus

Founded in 1862 and the first university in the Dakotas, the University of South Dakota is the only public liberal arts university in the state, with 202 undergraduate and 84 graduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, School of Law, Sanford School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Beacom School of Business and College of Fine Arts. With an enrollment of over 10,000 students and more than 400 faculty, USD has a 15:1 student/faculty ratio, and it ranks among the best in academics and affordability. USD’s 17 athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division I level.

Location Information

Vermillion, South Dakota, is located along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota. Driving time to Sioux Falls, SD - 1 hr., Sioux City, IA - 45 min., Omaha, NE - 2 hrs., Minneapolis, MN - 5 hrs. Close to larger cities, it offers friendly, small-town living and access to recreation, including the Missouri River. South Dakota is also home to Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, the Black Hills, and many other sites of historical and cultural interest.

Helpful Information

While Vermillion and USD are very walkable, students are encouraged to have their own transportation for easier access to nearby cities, shopping and recreation opportunities.
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
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Home Payment |Open
Campus Availability & Deadlines
2026-2027 Chance of Placement
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Academics

RegistrationClosed Programs
Dental hygiene and nursing.

Limitations
OT/PT, College of Fine Arts

Notable Academic Programs

  • Journalism - Famous Alumni of the USD Media and Journalism Department include Al Neuharth, creator of USA Today and Tom Brokaw, author and NBC Nightly News anchor. The department send students around the world for internships and has a strong reputation for graduating students who work at a national-level.
  • Music - USD is home to the National Music Museum and offers opportunities for studies in musical history, performance and education. USD ensembles have won several national awards.
  • Psychology - In addition to addiction studies, counseling and other psychology fields, USD is home to the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI), one of the leading agencies in the field of disaster psychology. Many faculty actively respond to natural and man-made disasters the world over and specialized classes and a minor in these issues is available.
  • Business - The Beacom School of Business is the region’s leader in business education offering a quality program that is fully accredited by AACSB International.
  • Computer Science - At USD, our award-winning and highly experienced faculty have more than 35 combined years of teaching experience, specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning and more. We are the first computer science program in the state of South Dakota, offering the state's only artificial intelligence program. Our students learn to think outside the box and creatively solve problems.

Unique Academic Programs

  • American Indian Studies - Students can study Lakota culture, language and governance, as well as broader Native American policy and history.
  • Lakota - Lakota Sioux language, culture and governance.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Advertising, Agricultural Business... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 71.00 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
Summer Exchange
  • Summer Only - Host Pay only
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will accept Home/Host Pay
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Host Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/10/25

Finances Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
  • Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
  • Estimated cost: $4716.
  • Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Host Payment: 18
  • Home Payment: 18

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Admission Fee $21 Year Host & Home Mandatory
NSE Program Fee $150 Year Host & Home Mandatory
Housing Deposit $100 Year Host & Home Optional
Parking Fee $185 Year Host & Home Optional
International Student Fee $150 Semester Host & Home Mandatory
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Important Notes: The international student fee applies only to students on an F-1 visa.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 07/10/25

On-Campus Housing Per Semester Off-Campus Housing Notes About Housing
Double occupancy traditional-style dorm room $2504 https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Tuition-and-Costs/Housing-and-Dining-Costs

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
Yote Pack 70 (Default Meal Plan) 70 meals/semester $1,109.00 flex/semester Available to ALL students $2,140/semester https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Tuition-and-Costs/Housing-and-Dining-Costs

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/10/25

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

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