2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$21,333

Net Price

77%

Admitted

17%

Enrolled

58%

Graduation Rate

17/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Sioux Falls

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,625. In 2021, there were 36 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #8 in South Dakota and ranks #1025 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

36

Total Enrollment

1,625

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for University of Sioux Falls

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#8

South Dakota Rank

Combining ranking factors for 10 schools that offer psychology degrees in South Dakota, University of Sioux Falls ranks #8.

#1025

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Sioux Falls ranks #1025.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Sioux Falls offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology29
Social Work7
Total Graduates36
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 2,407 students applied to the University of Sioux Falls. The university admitted 77% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for South Dakota universities is 1,998. On average, all South Dakota institutions admit 80% and 35% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Sioux Falls students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 74%. Compared to all South Dakota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Sioux Falls is 58%, compared to 51% for all South Dakota universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare USF to South Dakota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Sioux Falls to the average of all South Dakota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

USF

2,407

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

17%

Percent Enrolled

74%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

58%

Graduation Rate

SD Colleges

1,998

Applicants

80%

Percent Admitted

35%

Percent Enrolled

67%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 57 or 20% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 226 or 80% part-time faculty members employed at University of Sioux Falls. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 57 or 20%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

USF

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

20%

Percent Full-Time

80%

Percent Part-Time

20%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

SD Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

55%

Percent Full-Time

45%

Percent Part-Time

52%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Sioux Falls the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $19,550, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,110 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Sioux Falls in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Sioux Falls2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$7,930
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,840
Total Living Expenses$11,770
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$19,550
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,000
Total Undergraduate Expenses$32,320
In-State, Graduate Tuition$7,110
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$7,110
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Sioux Falls is $21,333. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare University of Sioux Falls to all South Dakota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

USF

$32,320

Cost to Attend

$9,124

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$21,333

Net Price

SD Colleges

$28,901

Cost to Attend

$10,487

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,700

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 255 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,234 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,124.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,234$9,124
Pell Grants358$4,495
Federal Student Loans936$6,843
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Sioux Falls to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

USF

1,234

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

358

Number of Pell Grants

14%

Pell Grants

936

Federal Student Loans

37%

Federal Student Loans

SD Colleges

1,641

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

564

Number of Pell Grants

17%

Pell Grants

1,138

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

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