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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#1646
Acceptance Rate
99%
Completion Rate
61%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
University of South Dakota
Location
Vermillion, South Dakota, United States
Undergraduate students
5439
International Students
7%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
16:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Rural
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

IELTS (overall)
6.0
most common published minimum

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Courses at University of South Dakota

53 courses, A–Z.