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University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Sioux Falls, SD metro with 1,276 students and a 83% acceptance rate.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 1,276 students

NCAA Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Admission rate

83%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$21,383

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

63%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

75%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,521

10 years after entry

Students

1,276

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$18,145
$30,001–48,000$17,804
$48,001–75,000$17,992
$75,001–110,000$21,375
Over $110,000$24,038

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management56
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse38
Psychology33
Exercise Science and Kinesiology21
Elementary Education and Teaching19
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies18
Mass Communication/Media Studies15
Accounting and Business/Management13
Show the other 25 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences11
Social Work10
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist7
Bible/Biblical Studies6
Social Sciences6
Art/Art Studies6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Computer Science4
Computer and Information Sciences4
Youth Ministry3
General Studies3
English Language and Literature3
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Music Teacher Education2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2
Sports Communication1
Art Teacher Education1
History Teacher Education1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1
Sociology1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist1
Organizational Behavior Studies1
History1

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, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.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 14.7 of 20

Elevation

1,509 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

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size