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University of South Dakota
Scholarship南达科他大学
QS —Times —US News #325
South Dakota, USA$20,000/year40% Acceptance Rate
University of South Dakota is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #325. Undergraduate tuition about $20,000/year; acceptance rate about 98%. Care4YA score 46.9.
Care4YA Index
Model-estimated46.9/100
Score estimated by model — for reference only.
Dimension Scores
Outcomes
33.8
Resources
38.4
Selectivity
24.5
Affordability
47.6
Methodology vcare4ya-a1
University of South Dakota offers over 50 STEM programs, with particular strength in Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The university provides specialized degrees such as a Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Sustainability, as well as advanced options including a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences and Master of Science in Business Analytics. These programs prepare graduates for careers in technology, research, healthcare, and industry through a focused, data-driven curriculum.
U.S. News Rankings
Rank History
Best Global Universities · 2026 #1902
The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.
Graduate Program Rankings
Business (MBA)
- Accounting#148*2026
- Business Analytics#210*2026
- Finance#189*2026
- Management#175*2026
- Marketing#154*2026
- Supply Chain / Logistics#122*2026
Education
- Best Education Schools#133*2026
Health
- Audiology#45*2026
- Clinical Psychology#152*2026
- Nursing-Anesthesia#91*2026
- Occupational Therapy#59*2026
- Physical Therapy#87*2026
- Physician Assistant#48*2026
- Social Work#201*2026
- Speech-Language Pathology#123*2026
Law
- Best Law Schools#122*2026
- Business/Corporate Law#141*2026
- Constitutional Law#156*2026
- Contracts/Commercial Law#154*2026
- Criminal Law#155*2026
- Environmental Law#142*2026
- Health Care Law#188*2026
- Intellectual Property Law#166*2026
- International Law#183*2026
- Law Schools With the Most Graduates in Federal Clerkships#9*2026
- Tax Law#169*2026
- Trial Advocacy#57*2026
Medicine
- Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas#70*2026
- Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care#53*2026
- Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas#22026
Public Affairs
- Best Public Affairs Programs#157*2026
Science
- Chemistry#171*2026
- Physics#174*2026
Social Sciences & Humanities
- English#137*2026
- Political Science#112*2026
- Psychology#191*2026
* Tied rank.
How to Read These Rankings
Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.
Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.
Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.
Campus location
Marker shows approximate campus location
Deadline
January 5
Intake
September
Living Cost
$16,000
At a Glance
Enrollment
13,606
Undergraduate
9,746
Graduate
3,860
Student–faculty ratio (university)
16:1
6-Year Graduation Rate
60.6%
Retention Rate
79.3%
Avg Net Price / Year
$19,858
Median Earnings
$51,926
International Students
6.9%
Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only
Research universityGraduate programs
Admission data reference
Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.- TOEFL guideline
- 80
- IELTS guideline
- 6
- SAT mid-50%
- 1125–1315
- Acceptance rate (data)
- 98.8%
- Data source
- CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)
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Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 80
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
Tuition (USD)
$20,000/year
Tuition (CNY)
¥142,000/year
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