University of South Dakota

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South Dakota at a Glance

Location:
Vermillion, SD
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$6,762
Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,841
Room & Board:
$5,750
Average Financial Aid:
$5,545
Full-Time Undergrads:
4,385
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,713
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.usd.edu
Admissions Website:
usd.edu/future
Financial Aid Website:
www.usd.edu/finaid/finaid.cfm
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
85 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1340–1900
Average ACT Scores:
20–25

Best Things

  • The short walk between classes
  • The remodeled DakotaDome
  • Professors' accessibility
  • Medical school
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Worst Things

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USD may not be well-known nationally, but the Midwest ranks many of the University’s departments as some of the top ones in the area, and most of the students say they wouldn’t wish to be anywhere else. Students unhappy with USD are usually those that are unhappy with the locale and the expected degree of work. After all, there’s nothing wrong with small-town South Dakota. In fact, when it comes to a friendly atmosphere, USD couldn’t get much better. Whether you’re in class or just hanging out chatting on one of Vermillion’s green lawns, students and faculty on campus are polite, conversational, and generally happy. And with all the tutorial opportunities and student advisors, leaders, and philanthropists, USD students, for the most part, are always willing to meet a new face and began a new friendship.

USD may lack transportation and have students who speak with a Midwestern accent, but there definitely is a huge variety of student interests, considering the school attracts not only city kids and future doctors but also farm-raised tomboys and top ACT rankers. But because of this, USD has adapted to being prepared to deal with classmates that may have everything or nothing in common. It is part of what makes the campus, classes, and community so neat. If you’re looking for the friendliness of a small community, the competition of a top school, and the educational opportunities of a private institution, USD has the ability to offer all three. In addition, while here, you’ll have every chance possible to do some hands-on researching, be part of some amazing organizations, receive some downhome attention, and make friends to last a lifetime.

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Computers at University of South Dakota

LindsiFrahm

'15

Psychology

3.1
B-

Labs Are Always Crowded

The computers here are USD are great! However, the labs can get pretty crowded. There is a lab that is available for athletes only during most of the day and into the night, and the other computer lab is full before you know it. It is usually hard for me to find a computer to use. The WiFi is great, so I usually bring mine, but I can't print from mine. The print is pretty good (if you can get a computer).

Feb 05, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of South Dakota

LindsiFrahm

'15

Psychology

4.6
A

Variety

The off-campus dining is pretty great here! There is a lot of variety to choose from. Almost all places are very affordable, and the all have great food. The quality is outstanding! I usually leave with a doggy bag because I cant eat everything the give me! The best place to eat would be Cafe Brule. Affordable, great food, amazing overall!

Feb 05, 2012

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Parking at University of South Dakota

LindsiFrahm

'15

Psychology

1.9
C-

Terrbile Parking

The parking here at the university is terrible. There is not enough parking, and it not convenient once-so-ever. Freshman are not the only ones who get the bad parking, but it is everyone.

Feb 05, 2012

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