University of Sioux Falls

www.usiouxfalls.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $21,150
    3.98% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,385
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    82.9%
    2,291 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,450
    84.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62%
    183 Graduates

    About

    University of Sioux Falls is a higher education institution located in Minnehaha County, SD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Sioux Falls were General Business Administration & Management (60 degrees awarded), General Psychology (44 degrees), and Registered Nursing (38 degrees).

    In 2024, 487 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Sioux Falls. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (406 degrees), 18.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Sioux Falls is $21,150, which is $−2,850 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Sioux Falls is $21,150, which is $2,850 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,385.

    In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending University of Sioux Falls received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $21,150
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Sioux Falls was $21,150. The cost of tuition at University of Sioux Falls is $−2,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $21,385
    2024 Value
    1.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Sioux Falls had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,385. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Sioux Falls grew by 1.6%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,818
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Sioux Falls was of $9,818 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.24% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    93%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    93% of undergraduate students at University of Sioux Falls received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    University of Sioux Falls received 2,291 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.55% annual growth. Out of those 2,291 applicants, 1,899 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,450 students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of Sioux Falls has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    82.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,899
    Accepted Out of 2,291

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Sioux Falls was 82.9% (1,899 admissions from 2,291 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 7.55%, while admissions declined by 6.64%.

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    SAT Scores

    4%
    Submission Percentage (2019)
    11
    Scores Submitted (2019)

    4% of enrolled first-time students at University of Sioux Falls in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    University of Sioux Falls had a total enrollment of 1,450 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Sioux Falls is 1,220 students and the part-time enrollment is 230. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Sioux Falls, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.6% White, 6.48% Hispanic or Latino, 5.86% Two or More Races, 4.48% Black or African American, 1.59% Asian, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.6%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.2%), followed by White Female (33.7%) and Black or African American Male (4.91%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    84.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Sioux Falls in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,450 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Sioux Falls is 1,220 and the part-time enrollment is 230. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    74%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Sioux Falls was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Sioux Falls had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,111 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      94 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      85 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Sioux Falls is 76.6% White, 6.48% Hispanic or Latino, 5.86% Two or More Races, 4.48% Black or African American, 1.59% Asian, 0.414% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 44 students (3.03%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 133 more women than men received degrees from University of Sioux Falls. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Sioux Falls is white (406 degrees awarded). There were 18.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Sioux Falls is General Business Administration & Management (60 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (44 degrees) and Registered Nursing (38 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Sioux Falls, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), and Education (84 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,646,709 people), Secondary school teachers (531,362 people), Education administrators (338,013 people), Other managers (327,275 people), and Special education teachers (232,526 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls in 2024 are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Education (84 degrees), Communications (22 degrees), and Psychology (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Education (84 degrees), Communications (22 degrees), and Psychology (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Elementary & secondary schools (3,203,123 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (524,607 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (409,167 people), Outpatient care centers (279,917 people), and Computer Systems Design (242,511 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Sioux Falls are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Education (84 degrees), Communications (22 degrees), and Psychology (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Sioux Falls.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Radiation Therapist
      10 degrees awarded
    2. Mass Communication & Media Studies
      2 degrees awarded
    3. General Studies
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Sioux Falls was Radiation Therapist with 10 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    177
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    310
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 177 degrees were awarded to men at University of Sioux Falls, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (310).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at University of Sioux Falls in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at University of Sioux Falls in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.766 times less than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    47%
    100% Completion Time
    59%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 47% of students graduating from University of Sioux Falls completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      406 degrees awarded
    2. Two or More Races
      22 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      19 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Sioux Falls is white (406 degrees awarded). There were 18.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

    0.411% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      352 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      315 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      306 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Sioux Falls is white female (352 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (315 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Sioux Falls has an endowment valued at nearly $37.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.6M (4.24%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, University of Sioux Falls had a total salary expenditure of 29.7M. University of Sioux Falls employs 20 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 14 Professors. Most academics at University of Sioux Falls are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Associate professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Sioux Falls are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

    Endowment

    $37.8M
    2024 Endowment
    7.63%
    growth from 2023

    University of Sioux Falls has an endowment valued at about $37.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Sioux Falls grew 7.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.03M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $11.9M
    2024 Salaries
    2.91%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Sioux Falls paid a median of $11.9M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($29.7M) and a 2.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.14% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.27% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.49M
    Instructional Salaries
    55
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Sioux Falls paid a total of $3.49M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Sioux Falls were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

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