Photography, BFA
at University of South Dakota, Vermillion

3.1 /5

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Photography, BFA
at
University of South Dakota
Overview

University of South Dakota has been pioneering Photography, BFA at UG level. The program has a duration of 4 years. This particular course is directed towards individuals who seek a higher level of the educational cycle. The program is considered one of the best in the country, which is responsible for the program's excellent quality and honoring.

For the course, applicants must satisfy evaluation based on eligibility criteria among which entrance scores obtained in tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo and SAT are imperative for attaining admission.

The University of South Dakota tuition fees for the first year to pursue this course is USD 12,942. Added should be living expenditures, rent, hostel fees, boards, books and supplies, utilities, or any other expense for the course. This complete budgeting plan ensures that the students go through their college life hassle-free.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹11.80 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

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Photography, BFA
at
University of South Dakota
Fees

The total cost of University of South Dakota Photography, BFA is inclusive of the first-year tuition fees and living cost. The first-year tuition fees of Photography, BFA is USD 12,942. Besides the tuition fees, other expenses that a student must be aware of is the cost of living which can be around USD 9,508. It is to be noted that the total cost to study this course may vary as per the additional expenses applied by the university and as per the students’ lifestyle.

Given below is the table that lays out the University of South Dakota Photography, BFA fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 11,80,020

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 8,43,645
Transportation	INR 1,57,407

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 23ʳᵈ May 2025

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Photography, BFA
at
University of South Dakota
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

CGPA - 2.6/4
Applicants must have passed high school with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale

Applicants must have earned an overall grade point average of “C” or higher in the following required high school courses:-

4 years of English

3 years of Advanced Mathematics

3 years of Social Sciences

3 years of Laboratory Science

1 year of fine arts
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TOEFL

Marks - 71/120
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SAT

No specific cutoff mentioned
Evidence based Reading and writing 500

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PTE

Marks - 48/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
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Marks - 100/160
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Photography, BFA
at
University of South Dakota
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#283	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#1001	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025

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Photography, BFA
at
University of South Dakota
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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

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

Saikrishnayadav modiboyena Verified Icon

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

Anonymous

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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Photography, BFA
at
University of South Dakota
Highlights

Photography, BFA is offered by College of Fine Arts under University of South Dakota, USA.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.