What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 47 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 42 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Psychology | 25 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 |
| English Language and Literature | 14 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| History | 9 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 7 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| General Studies | 5 |
| Finance | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 4 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Computational Science | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
| Natural Sciences | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 1 |
| Education, Other | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
49% of men in fraternities · 19% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), siouxempirecru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
308,266 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Joe Foss Field (FSD)
Nearest hub airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.3 of 20
Elevation
1,461 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
7°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
49.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
19 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$990 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Sioux Falls0 mi
- Dakota State University39 mi
- Dordt University42 mi
- Northwestern College50 mi
- University of South Dakota52 mi
- South Dakota State University55 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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