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Q: How many campuses does the University of South Dakota have?

The University of South Dakota has two campuses; Vermillion and Sioux Falls. Vermillion is the main campus of the university. The Sioux Falls campus of USD was founded to cater growing needs of South Dakota’s the largest and the fastest-growing communities. USD main campus in Vermillion encompasses 274 acres of land along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota.

Q: What is the University of South Dakota known for?

South Dakota is known for offering more than 200 UG programs and more than 80 graduate programs. Some of South Dakota's Graduate School Rankings by U.S. News are given below: #112 in Political Science #179 in Best Public Affairs Programs #127 in Best Law Schools #191 in Psychology #132 in Best Education Schools #201 in Social Work #137 in English #220 in Best Fine Arts Programs #161 in Chemistry #275 in Biological Sciences

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Founded in 1862, the University of South Dakota is a public research university in Vermillion, South Dakota. It is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United States. The main University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion is spread across 274 acres near the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota.

University of South Dakota Campus Life

The University of South Dakota is one of the premier institutions of higher education in the country. It has two campuses in Vermillion and Sioux Falls. The USD main campus in Vermillion is spread across 274 acres along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota. From the historic beauty of the old main campus to the cutting-edge technology in the Lee Medicine & Science Building, the university offers a mix of traditional and contemporary experiences. Check below for more details:

Student Union: The student government association at USD works as the liaison between students, administration, faculty, and the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Housing: On-campus housing provides various opportunities to meet new people and create lasting relationships and experiences.

Career Services: USD’s Academic & Career Planning Center provides all the necessary resources to guide and assist students with job searches and internships.
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Other Campuses of the University of South Dakota

Details of the University of South Dakota campuses are given below:

Name of the Campus	Details
Vermillion	It is the main campus of the university It is home to the majority of academic buildings and departments The Vermillion campus of the university encompasses 274 acres of land along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota
Sioux Falls	The USD Sioux Falls campus is designed to meet the growing needs of South Dakota’s largest and fastest-growing communities It offers a number of premier programs and is home to the Sanford School of Medicine

University of South Dakota Athletics

The athletics programs of the University of South Dakota campus offer an exciting and interactive experience with the student body and the Vermillion community. The university has 16 intercollegiate athletic teams that compete in NCAA Division I. These teams have also been nicknamed the South Dakota Coyotes, whereas the university mascot is referred to as the Charlie Coyote.

The University of South Dakota campus offers several athletic facilities, such as H. Lauren Lewis Field, The DakotaDome, Sanford Coyote Sports Center, First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex, Lillibridge Track Complex, Don Baker Cross Country Course, etc. Given below are all of the sports teams currently active:

Men’s Teams	Women’s Teams
Football	Basketball
Basketball	Volleyball
Track & Field	Cross Country
Swimming & Diving	Track & Field
Golf	Triathlon
Cross Country	Golf
	Tennis
	Softball
	Soccer
	Swimming & Diving

University of South Dakota Top Courses

When it comes to the University of South Dakota courses, it offers more than 200 UG programs and more than 80 graduate programs. The university offers a wide range of courses across its colleges and schools: the College of Arts & Sciences, the Beacom School of Business, the School of Education, the College of Fine Arts, the Graduate School, the School of Health Sciences, the Kudson School of Law, and the Sanford School of Medicine.

Some of South Dakota's Graduate School Rankings are given below:

#112 in Political Science	#179 in Best Public Affairs Programs
#127 in Best Law Schools	#191 in Psychology
#132 in Best Education Schools	#201 in Social Work
#137 in English	#220 in Best Fine Arts Programs
#161 in Chemistry	#275 in Biological Sciences

University of South Dakota Housing

The South Dakota University campus offers a variety of housing and accommodation options for international students. The University of South Dakota on campus housing allows students to meet new people and create lasting relationships and experiences. All residence halls are just a short walk away from everything, from the classroom building to the wellness centre. Check below the cost of living for international students in USD:

Traditional Accommodation Cost

Residence Hall	Cost
Beede Hall	USD 2,148 - 3,255 (INR 1.8L - 2.8L)
Mickelson Hall
Olson Hall
Richardson Hall
Burgess Hall
Norton Hall

Apartments & Suites Cost

Residence Hall	Apartments	Suites
Coyote Village	USD 3,843 - 4,640 (INR 3.3L - 4L)	USD 3,630 - 4,357 (3.1L - 3.8L)
McFadden Hall	USD 3,703 - 4,472 (INR 3.2L - 3.9L)

1 USD = INR 86.75

USD Cost of attendance 2025-26:

Particualrs	UG Rates	PG Rates
Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees	USD 13,299 (INR 11.5L)	USD 13,127 (INR 11.4L)
Course/Discipline Fees	USD 510 (INR 44.3K)	USD 454 (INR 39.4K)
Housing & Food	USD 10,590 (INR 9.2L)	USD 10,590 (INR 9.2L)
Direct Costs Total	USD 24,399 (INR 21.2L)	USD 24,171 (INR 21.0L)
Indirect Costs
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	USD 800 (INR 69.4K)	USD 420 (INR 36.4K)
Personal Expenses	USD 2,595 (INR 2.3L)	USD 2,595 (INR 2.3L)
Transportation Expenses	USD 1,767 (INR 1.5L)	USD 1,767 (INR 1.5L)
Loan Fees	USD 66 (INR 5.7K)	USD 154 (INR 13.4K)
Indirect Costs Total	USD 5,228 (INR 4.5L)	USD 4,936 (INR 4.3L)
Total Annual Cost	USD 29,627 (INR 25.7L)	USD 29,107 (INR 25.2L)

1 USD = INR 86.75

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The University of South Dakota is a public research university with its main campus in Vermillion, South Dakota. The main campus of the university is spread across 274 acres along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota. It offers 202 undergraduate and 84 graduate programs across a wide range of courses.

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University of South Dakota accommodation

The University of South Dakota offers a variety of accommodation and housing options to international students. The University of South Dakota accommodations offer facilities such as;

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The University of South Dakota offers a variety of accommodation and housing options to international students. The University of South Dakota accommodations offer facilities such as;

Convenience store, central laundry facility, 15-seat HD theatre and smart classroom
Single-gender by apartment/suite; coed by floor
Gender-inclusive option available
First-year and upper-class students
Two and four-bedroom units
Available during winter break, spring break and summer
LEED Silver Certification for environmental impact and sustainability

Accommodation	Particulars
North Complex	It (Beede, Mickelson, Richardson and Olson Halls) offer first-year and upper-class students a great opportunity to get involved in academic and social groups, living-learning communities and activities.
Coyote Village	It is a four-story, 175-unit complex located just south of the DakotaDome. All suites and apartments include a living room that offers a great place for roommates to come together, while students also have their own private bedroom and share a bathroom with one other resident.
McFadden Hall	It offers privacy and affords you the convenience of living on campus. McFadden houses 100 students in four-person apartments and allows students to be as social or as private as you want to be.
Burgess and Norton halls	They are conveniently located near Dakota, Noteboom and East Halls, as well as the Delzell Education Center and the Arts & Sciences Building.

On-Campus Accommodation

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University of South Dakota provides University Housing which offers an exceptional housing experience that will enhance student's academic experience and foster their personal growth
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University of South Dakota provides University Housing which offers an exceptional housing experience that will enhance student's academic experience and foster their personal growth
University provides various options which includes Coyote Village and Residence Halls: Beede Hall, Mickelson Hall, Olson Hall, Richardson Hall, Brookman Hall, Burgess Hall, Norton Hall, McFadden
The on campus accommodation facility is available to both undergraduate and graduate students

Masters

Bachelors

Accommodation Expense

Total Annual Cost:USD 3996
On-campus housing:usd.edu/Student-Life/Housing-and...

Residence Hall Triple Occupancy $1,998.00 Per semester + Meal (17 meals/week) $2,201/semester(PG)

Meal Expense

Total Annual Cost:USD 4402
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Vermillion Campus ratings & reviews

3.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Easy going

Friendly

Sporty

Liberal

Internships2.8

Part time work2.8

Post study jobs3.2

Quality of faculty3.4

Student Life4.2

Value for money4.2

Public transportation1.8

Safety4

Indian Food1.8

Permanent Immigration2.6

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Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of South Dakota

1.6

Good for masters not for knowledge.

Tips: I did not experience any cultural shift here yet. Many things here are almost the same as back in India but also we are unaware of a lot of things and need to explore the culture here. There is no way to know the things happening around you unless it is a university event, so look out for those. I did not get any scholarship and it is very difficult to get a scholarship. And also the assistantships. On a scale of 5 I will give it 3.

Likes (Value for money): The college's fee is not well justified because the professors aren't good enough for the fee we pay and it is not a good university if you want to increase your knowledge through Masters. This is what I can say from my experience till now.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Well the campus is almost in the centre of the town but there is not much public transportation to go. There are only two buses that go through our college, one in the morning and one in the evening that too they go to different destinations. It is affordable and convenient.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1472

Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2023Read more

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Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of South Dakota

2.9

College is budget friendly, academics manageable. No need to fear about racism and gun culture.

Tips: Basic knowledge of your course is enough to maintain 3+ GPA. Students can manage academics without pressure. The vermilion city was a kind of remote area and there are no Indian restaurants, or Indian grocery stores up to 40 miles. There is no oppurtunity for part times in the city other than on-campus.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 467

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2023Read more

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Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of South Dakota

3.5

Cheap university and cheap cost of living

Tips: Students can’t do off campus jobs and it's hard to get part time. Hard to find Indian restaurants. Transportation is crap in this city. Car is a must for students, especially at this university. No more Indian groceries nearby. Prefer staying off campus for saving money.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 798

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2023Read more

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BS/MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2018

Offered by University of South Dakota

2.7

Campus is welcoming and full of activities.

Tips: The college is located at a small town named Vermillion, SD near Missouri river and on the border of Nebraska & Iowa. However, there's no public transport so having a car becomes mandatory. USD's mascot is a coyote and when you attend the games you do get the feel.

Likes (Student Life): The campus is really welcoming, and small-town presence makes the students feel included in the community. The campus provides lots of activities for international students to get involved. Each day, the campus will have some or the other activities going on, apart from computer science department where there is a Nepali professor partially favoring students from Nepal to provide assistantships & scholarships for free. All other departments are much better. If you are a CS major, I'd not recommend this college.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The federal laws are not merit based and the PR options are skim. The international office does try their best to assist students with all the process however, the laws in US are structured in such a way that getting a PR becomes next to impossible for legal immigrants.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1011

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 62074

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2022Read more

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Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of South Dakota

4.7

Affordable tuition fees and good faculty.

Tips: The college fee is affordable. Students can take advanced courses from the field of Artificial intelligence and Machine learning. Professors are industry experienced and they teach tough concepts in an easy way. So, it is easy to understand them and they teach us from the basics.

Likes (Part time work): The University has various on-campus jobs from GA/RA/TA to IT service desk/Library/Gamer services, etc. There is a job portal where we can apply for multiple jobs and get selected. During winter/summer breaks also we can find part time jobs on the campus.

Dislikes (Public transportation): As it is a college town, so it is a walkable city. We can just manage with a bicycle or by walking. Public transport is available at an affordable cost based on the need - Vermillion public transit. During winter, it's better to have car as it snows here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 426

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 106037

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2022Read more

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Sioux Falls Campus

The Sioux Falls campus of the University of South Dakota is designed to meet the needs of South Dakota’s largest and fastest-growing communities. It offers more than 30 academic programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Sioux Falls campus offers specialized and professionally customized courses for students.

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1400 W. 22nd St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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Q: How many campuses does the University of South Dakota have?

The University of South Dakota has two campuses; Vermillion and Sioux Falls. Vermillion is the main campus of the university. The Sioux Falls campus of USD was founded to cater growing needs of South Dakota’s the largest and the fastest-growing communities. USD main campus in Vermillion encompasses 274 acres of land along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota.

Q: What is the tuition fee for international students at the University of South Dakota?

The University of South Dakota offers a wide range of courses in the Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Law and Medicine. The tuition fees for international students may vary from course to course. Therefore, international students are advised to check the tuition fees for their courses before applying. Check below MIMfor international students:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
BE/BTech	INR 11L
MS	INR 10L - 12L
MS	INR 9L - 18L
BSc	INR 10L - 21L
BSc	INR 11L
MIM	INR 10L - 12L
BBA	INR 11L
BA	INR 11L

Q: What is the University of South Dakota known for?

South Dakota is known for offering more than 200 UG programs and more than 80 graduate programs. Some of South Dakota's Graduate School Rankings by U.S. News are given below:

#112 in Political Science	#179 in Best Public Affairs Programs
#127 in Best Law Schools	#191 in Psychology
#132 in Best Education Schools	#201 in Social Work
#137 in English	#220 in Best Fine Arts Programs
#161 in Chemistry	#275 in Biological Sciences