University of Sioux Falls Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Sioux Falls is a private research university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, enrolling about 1,218 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 82.89% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,521 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,750
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,383 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 82.89% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,218 92.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 24.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,361
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,478
- Room & Board: $9,270 annual estimate
University of Sioux Falls: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Sioux Falls, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Sioux Falls?
University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, SD (ZIP 57105-1699).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Sioux Falls public or private?
University of Sioux Falls is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Sioux Falls cost?
Published tuition: $21,750.
Average net price after aid: $21,383.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,145 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,804 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,992 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,375 |
| $110,001+ | $24,038 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $87,000.
How hard is it to get into University of Sioux Falls?
Admission rate: 82.89%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Sioux Falls?
Total enrollment: 1,218 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,361 students.
Graduate enrollment: 209 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls?
150%-time completion rate: 62.91%.
First-year retention: 74.5%.
What do graduates of University of Sioux Falls earn?
Median earnings: $46,712 six years after entry; $54,521 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,249.
28.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Sioux Falls known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (113 completions)
- Psychology, General (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (38 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (25 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (21 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (20 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (18 completions)
- Accounting and Business/Management (18 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Sioux Falls a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 82.89%; completion rate 62.91%; median earnings $54,521 at 10 years; net price $21,383. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$21,750
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Sioux Falls was $21,750.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,383
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Sioux Falls had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,383.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$85,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,383 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$87,000 4-Year Tuition
$9,270 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$32,020 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$128,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Sioux Falls.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Sioux Falls was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Sioux Falls in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,550 | $24,550 | $19,372 |
| 2014 | $25,480 | $25,480 | $19,267 |
| 2015 | $26,240 | $26,240 | $20,345 |
| 2016 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $20,650 |
| 2017 | $27,980 | $27,980 | $20,014 |
| 2018 | $18,280 | $18,280 | $20,989 |
| 2019 | $18,910 | $18,910 | $19,893 |
| 2020 | $19,520 | $19,520 | $21,662 |
| 2021 | $19,900 | $19,900 | $21,076 |
| 2022 | $20,290 | $20,290 | $20,959 |
| 2023 | $20,740 | $20,740 | $20,874 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82.89% Acceptance Rate
2,478 Total Applicants
2,034 Students Admitted
310 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.24% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Sioux Falls reported total enrollment of about 1,218 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%), and Two or More Races (5.8%). About 28.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Sioux Falls in 2024 is 1,218 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,361 students. Graduate enrollment is about 209 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
49.15% 100% Completion Time
62.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.15% of students graduating from University of Sioux Falls completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
- Psychology, General: 14% male / 86% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Sioux Falls.
Return on Investment
$23,249 Median Student Debt
$54,521 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
537.43% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Sioux Falls.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 113 completions
2. Psychology, General: 44 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 38 completions
4. Social Sciences, General: 25 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 21 completions
6. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 20 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 19 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 18 completions
9. Accounting and Business/Management: 18 completions
Most popular programs at University of Sioux Falls.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Sioux Falls graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Sioux Falls from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,056
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,358
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Sioux Falls is a private non-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,218 students. Student body composition includes White (75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%), Two or More Races (5.8%). The admission rate is 82.89%. The 150%-time completion rate is 62.91%. Approximately 28.84% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1699
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
University of Sioux Falls provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Sioux Falls located?
University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is University of Sioux Falls's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Sioux Falls is 82.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,478 applicants and 2,034 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Sioux Falls cost?
Reported tuition is $21,750 and average net price is $21,383 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,270 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Sioux Falls?
University of Sioux Falls reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,361 students, White (75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Sioux Falls?
About 24.7% of students at University of Sioux Falls are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Sioux Falls earn?
Median earnings are $46,712 six years after entry and $54,521 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Sioux Falls students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,249.
Is University of Sioux Falls public or private?
University of Sioux Falls is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD.
Is University of Sioux Falls an HBCU?
No. University of Sioux Falls is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Sioux Falls a tribal college?
No. University of Sioux Falls is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Sioux Falls a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Sioux Falls does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.9%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Dakota college costs
- South Dakota colleges by ROI
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Dakota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.