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University of South Dakota Rankings 2026

Vermillion, South Dakota, USA

3.1 /5

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#805 in World

#242 in USA

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Estd. 1862

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University of South Dakota Ranking

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University of South Dakota Ranking
University of South Dakota Course Ranking
University of South Dakota US News & World Report Ranking 2026
University of South Dakota QS Ranking 2025
University of South Dakota THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
University of South Dakota Student Reviews

University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota Ranking

University of South Dakota located in USA. The university has been ranked by various ranking bodies globally for its academic excellence, student diversity, job outcomes, and teaching pedagogy.

The university is recognized by Shiksha Popularity Ranking in 2025, listing it at #781, among the top universities in the world. The Shiksha Popularity Ranking also ranks University of South Dakota at #246 for the same year among universities in USA.

The global ranking of the university has showcased dropped trend from 2025, moving from its previous rank of #721. In 2025, the University of South Dakota also secured a rank of #1001 from THE (Times Higher Education) and a rank of #1712 from US News and World Report.

Here are the three-year trends for University of South Dakota rankings from various bodies:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
THE	1001	1001	1001	Not Ranked
US News	1561	1680	1712	Not Ranked

#242

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Shiksha Popularity Rank

World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#805

THE Ranking

#1001

US News Ranking

#1712

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University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota Course Ranking

The University of South Dakota courses are popular all over the world. This reflects in the ranking recognition given to its courses in the field of Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science, among others. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the subject ranking of its Business and Management Studies courses is #408 and #497 in 2024.

Some of the courses offered by this university are also ranked globally and nationally by some of the top ranking bodies. The courses offered are from the field of Business & Management Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, Law, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences. In fact in 2025, South Dakota University has been ranked by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking at global level for Business & Management Studies courses. These rankings stood at #408 and #497 in 2024.

The Shiksha Popularity Rankings for some of the top courses at the university are given as follows:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Business & Management Studies	#365	#497	#408
Medicine & Health Sciences	#452	#462	#524
Science	#524	#560	#625
Humanities & Social Sciences	#470	#515	#577

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#228

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#228

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#152

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#1001

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Biology

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#151

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#1001

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Biomedical Engineering

Shiksha

#160

US News

#152

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#127

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MBA/PGDM

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#127

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#102

#251

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#156

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Others PG

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#156

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University of South Dakota
US News & World Report Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Global Universities	1680	1712	– / –
National University	269	273	283
Best Graduate Law Schools	122	127	– / –
Biomedical Engineering PG	146	152	– / –
UG Business	276	222	225

University of South Dakota
QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2024	2025
Global MBA	251	251

University of South Dakota
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
University	1001	1001	1001
Clinical and Health	801	801	801
Life Sciences	801	801	1001
Psychology	501	501	601

University of South Dakota
Students 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

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

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

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

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

Anonymous

Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2023

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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What is the University of South Dakota known for?

Answered a month ago

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

Ridhi

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Which university is better: University of South Dakota or Wright State University?

Answered 2 months ago

The University of South Dakota and Wright State University both are among the top choices of international students in the USA. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages. Check the compari

Anangsha Singh

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What is the University of South Dakota ranking in the world?

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The University of South Dakota is among the top ranked universities worldwide. South Dakota University offer more than 300-degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its international students. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, University of South Dakota has an overall ranki

Saakshi Rawat

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How is campus life at University of South Dakota?

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The University of South Dakota is one of the most prominent universities in the USA. University of South Dakota offers a vibrant and supporting campus life for its international and Indian students. South Dakota University campus life attracts international students the most. USD main campus in Verm

Mohit Thapa

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Does the University of South Dakota have any student clubs and organizations?

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Yes, the University of South Dakota offers a large variety of student clubs and organizations. USD provides over 200 student clubs and organization for its international and Indian students. Students are free to join any students clubs and organisation based on their choice of interest. In addition,

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