University of South Dakota

414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
http://www.usd.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1862
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students6,408
Endowment0
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee20
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition5,072 in-state, 10,259 out-of-state
Room/Board4,964
Services
Associated FirmsDisneyworld Mattress Firm Sioux Valley Health System Avera McKennan Health System Rapid City Regional Hospital Wells Fargo Deloitte and Touche
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsNational Music Museum W. H. Over Museum
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsNational Music Museum W. H. Over Museum
Periodical Subs2,233
# of Books844,842
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months70%
within one year85%
within two years96%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities8%
Campus Size274 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing31%
College housing typescoed dorms (74%), sorority housing (10%), fraternity housing (10%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options
Popular EventsDakota Days, DeFrost, Dance Marathon, Strollers
Nearest AirportSioux Falls, SD (65), Sioux City, IA (40)
Nearest TrainOmaha, NE (160)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations120
# of fraternities8
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities8%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Volante (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Lambda Delta, Chi Sigma Iota, Golden Key National Honor Society, Guidon Honor Society, Honors Association, Motar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Pi, Tau Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Medical and Dental Assoc, Christian Student Fellowship, Latter-Day Saints Student Assoc, Luther Center, Newman Center, United Ministries, Lutheran Student Fellowship, WELS Luthern Campus Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Taiwanese Association, Indian Association, Chinese Association, International Student Club, Black Student Association, Native American/Tiospaye Council
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) 911 Truth Seekers of Vermillion, 10% Society, Student Musicians Council, Program Council, Chess Club, Juggling Club, Student Ambassadors