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University of Sioux Falls
University of Sioux Falls says yes to 82.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $54,521 median earnings.
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University of Sioux Falls sits in Sioux Falls proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its American Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,077 four years out. 28.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,218 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Sioux Falls received 2,478 applications and admitted 2,034 (82.1%), with 310 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Sioux Falls's 82.9% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Sioux Falls compares
| University of Sioux Falls | South Dakota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.9% | 84.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,750 | $10,077 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,521 | $51,926 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Sioux Falls: $54,521 median at year ten, versus $51,926 across South Dakota institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $21,750 regardless of where you're from. At University of Sioux Falls, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,218 — University of Sioux Falls is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
62.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a University of Sioux Falls tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Sioux Falls
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,077 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,772 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,466 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,792 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,253 |
| Psychology, General | $49,469 |
| Social Work | $46,451 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,735 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,847 |
Median earnings for these 9 University of Sioux Falls programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,521 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional University of Sioux Falls programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Sioux Falls?
University of Sioux Falls doesn't look at test scores; its 82.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Sioux Falls's acceptance rate?
82.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,034 admitted from 2,478 applicants.
How much does University of Sioux Falls cost?
At University of Sioux Falls, published tuition is $21,750 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Sioux Falls's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Sioux Falls graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,521 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Dakota
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — 79.9% admitted
- Dakota Wesleyan University — 73.4% admitted
- Augustana University — 67.8% admitted
- South Dakota State University — 98.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.