University of South Dakota

Location: Vermillion, SD

• Type: Public
• Setting: College-town
• Acceptance rate: 98.8%
• Average SAT: 1,125
• Average GPA: 3.35
• In-state tuition: $9,432
• Out-of-state tuition: $12,942
• Graduation rate: 60%
• Total enrollment: 5,439

University of South Dakota draws students interested in public service and healthcare professions through its programs in criminal justice and communication disorders. This mid-sized public institution is broadly accessible to applicants and offers a lower-cost education in a college-town setting. Those who attend join a school ranked among national universities and typically see average graduation outcomes upon completing their degrees.

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