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BackUniversity Of South Dakota (SD): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
University Of South Dakota offers 55% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $2,330. University Of South Dakota is a public college located in Vermillion, South Dakota. Its student population is 10,066. It is a four-year, medium, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 86%. University Of South Dakota 4 year graduation rate is 39% .
Merit Aid Stats For University Of South Dakota
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$2,330
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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$5,053
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 86%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.4
- Avg. ACT 22.5
- Avg. SAT 1145
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Upcoming Deadlines For University Of South Dakota
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
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Aug 20
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- Application fee $20
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of South Dakota | $26,688 | 55% | $2,330 | 86% | |
| Southern Oregon University | $42,481 | 54% | $2,420 | 76% | |
| The University Of Tennessee Martin | $27,286 | 55% | $2,267 | 69% |
Colleges in Plains Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of South Dakota | $26,688 | 55% | $2,330 | 86% | |
| Columbia College | $33,121 | 52% | $9,138 | 0% | |
| Emporia State University | $34,057 | 54% | $2,637 | 85% | |
| University Of Kansas | $28,878 | 58% | $8,229 | 92% | |
| University Of Minnesota Crookston | $23,758 | 56% | $2,809 | 66% | |
| Macalester College | $71,553 | 56% | $19,460 | 41% | |
| University Of Iowa | $45,854 | 55% | $6,875 | 83% | |
| University Of Minnesota Duluth | $30,775 | 51% | $1,798 | 74% | |
| University Of North Dakota | $27,954 | 60% | $2,165 | 82% | |
| Washburn University | $32,777 | 58% | $3,317 | 0% | |
| Saint Cloud State University | $29,731 | 60% | $2,269 | 86% | |
| University Of Missouri St Louis | $41,812 | 60% | $6,813 | 73% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| University Of South Dakota | 86 | $87,900 |
| Suffolk University | 85 | $96,400 |
| University Of Kentucky | 94 | $96,400 |
| Montana State University | 82 | $96,200 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins | 84 | $96,100 |
| University Of North Dakota | 82 | $96,000 |
| Dominican University Of California | 87 | $95,900 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Brandywine | 87 | $95,900 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| University Of South Dakota | 86 | $26,688 |
| Ferris State University | 81 | $24,036 |
| Alcorn State University | 89 | $24,114 |
| Louisiana College | 78 | $24,318 |
| University Of Maine At Presque Isle | 92 | $24,476 |
| Middle Georgia State University | 92 | $24,546 |
| Fort Hays State University | 92 | $24,581 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Lehigh Valley | 85 | $24,868 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State York | 85 | $24,868 |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Worthington Scranton | 82 | $24,868 |
| Northern State University | 88 | $25,033 |
| University Of Michigan Dearborn | 78 | $25,158 |
| Black Hills State University | 88 | $25,216 |
| Maranatha Baptist University | 91 | $25,260 |
| Mount Carmel College Of Nursing | 78 | $25,627 |
| South Dakota State University | 92 | $25,828 |
| University Of Wisconsin Platteville | 82 | $25,973 |
| University Of Wisconsin Superior | 78 | $25,973 |
| University Of Wisconsin Stout | 90 | $25,973 |
| University Of Wisconsin Green Bay | 79 | $26,487 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| University Of South Dakota | 86 | 39% |
| University Of Washington Bothell Campus | 79 | 43% |
| Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences | 93 | 43% |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 95 | 43% |
| Carlow University | 87 | 43% |
| Freed Hardeman University | 93 | 43% |
| Mount Saint Mary College | 94 | 43% |
| Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill | 77 | 43% |
| Plymouth State University | 82 | 42% |
| University Of Kansas | 92 | 42% |
| University Of Arkansas | 77 | 42% |
| Arizona State University Polytechnic | 83 | 42% |
| University Of North Carolina At Asheville | 94 | 42% |
| Martin Luther College | 89 | 42% |
| The Evergreen State College | 95 | 42% |
| Baker University | 88 | 41% |
| University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus | 78 | 41% |
| California Baptist University | 80 | 41% |
| Nova Southeastern University | 79 | 41% |
| Corban University | 91 | 41% |
| Wingate University | 85 | 41% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| University Of South Dakota | 55% | $2,330 |
| Western Oregon University | 55% | $2,676 |
| Emporia State University | 54% | $2,637 |
| University Of Maine At Fort Kent | 50% | $2,450 |
| Saint Cloud State University | 60% | $2,269 |
| University Of North Dakota | 60% | $2,165 |
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