2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$18,974
Net Price
87%
Admitted
33%
Enrolled
60%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of South Dakota
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 9,464. In 2021, there were 225 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in South Dakota and ranks #381 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
225
Total Enrollment
9,464
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for University of South Dakota
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South Dakota Rank
Combining ranking factors for 10 schools that offer psychology degrees in South Dakota, University of South Dakota ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of South Dakota ranks #381.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of South Dakota offers General Psychology and Medical Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and General Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology and Medical Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 2 | 26 | 3 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 2 | 26 | 3 |
| General Psychology | 47 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Medical Social Work | 43 | – | 58 | – |
| Total Graduates | 90 | 6 | 117 | 12 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 4,272 students applied to the University of South Dakota. The university admitted 87% and 33% 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 South Dakota students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 77%. Compared to all South Dakota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for University of South Dakota is 60%, compared to 51% for all South Dakota universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 40%.
Compare USD to South Dakota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of South Dakota 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.
USD
4,272
Applicants
87%
Percent Admitted
33%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
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 433 or 65% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 238 or 35% part-time faculty members employed at University of South Dakota. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 429 or 64%.
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.
USD
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
65%
Percent Full-Time
35%
Percent Part-Time
64%
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 South Dakota the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,773, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,123 and the average cost for graduate fees is $995.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of South Dakota 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 South Dakota | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $8,600 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,625 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,225 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,773 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $22,198 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $6,123 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $995 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $7,118 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of South Dakota is $18,974. 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.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of South Dakota presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,495 | $14,873 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,294 | $16,321 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,548 | $19,130 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,009 | $21,342 |
| $110,001 and more | $21,079 | $21,074 |
Compare University of South Dakota 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.
USD
$22,198
Cost to Attend
$5,677
Average Financial Aid
95%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,974
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 1,094 or 95%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,212 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,677.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 4,212 | $5,677 |
| Pell Grants | 1,445 | $4,438 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,322 | $6,300 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of South Dakota 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.
USD
4,212
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
1,445
Number of Pell Grants
16%
Pell Grants
3,322
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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