University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Sioux Falls serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,218 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,521 ten years after enrollment, which is 34% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 61.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $23,249, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.35x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,383 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Psychology, and Educational Administration.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,521
Graduation Rate
61.8%
Median Debt
$23,249
Average Net Price
$21,383
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.35x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,218
Admission Rate
82.9%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
74.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$21,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,750
Pell Grant Rate
28.8%
Federal Loan Rate
67.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$18,145
Income $30K–$48K
$17,804
Income $48K–$75K
$17,992
Income $110K+
$24,038

Student Demographics

Women
64.1%
White
75.5%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
6.9%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
5.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
74.4%

Accreditations

Programs (42)

Bachelor (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $79,077 60
Business Administration & Management $50,253 48
Teacher Education $44,735 38
Psychology $49,469 34
Sports & Fitness $63,466 32
Criminal Justice & Corrections $62,792 19
Communications $42,847 18
Biology Not reported 17
Social Sciences Not reported 13
Secondary Education Not reported 12
Accounting $70,772 12
Sociology Not reported 7
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 7
Social Work $46,451 6
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 6
Fine Arts Not reported 6
Mathematics Not reported 5
Bible/Biblical Studies Not reported 5
English Language & Literature Not reported 4
Special Education Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
Entrepreneurship Not reported 3

Master (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $86,706 56
Educational Administration $69,008 33
Teacher Education $53,636 8
Educational Assessment Not reported 7
Secondary Education Not reported 5

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 6
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Education Bachelor 2
Applied Mathematics Bachelor 2
Chemistry Bachelor 2
Health Services Administration & Management Bachelor 2
History Bachelor 2
Communications Associate 1
Public Relations Bachelor 1
Computer Science Bachelor 1
Romance Languages Bachelor 1
Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor 1
Religious Music and Worship Bachelor 1
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Bachelor 1
Social Sciences Associate 1
Business Administration & Management Associate 1

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