University of Sioux Falls
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,258 students.
About This School
University of Sioux Falls is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with approximately 1,258 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Sioux Falls has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,874 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $44,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Sioux Falls (USF) is a private university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. In fall 2014, the university enrolled a total of 1,142 undergraduate students and 311 graduate students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $16,141 median debt at graduation is genuinely low, and a $20,874 average net price makes this one of the more affordable private school options in the region. However, the 61% graduation rate and 75% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful number of students either transfer or don't finish, which is worth asking the admissions office about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-affiliated community and have a clear plan to stay on track — but don't assume a degree here automatically leads to strong earnings, as the $44,800 median income at 10 years is modest.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,258 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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