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University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate77%
Acceptance Rate77%

University of Sioux Falls Student Life

University of Sioux Falls is on a 140-acre campus in the suburban setting of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

University of Sioux Falls Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Sioux Falls students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Sioux Falls does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of Sioux Falls has several thriving Campus Ministries. In fact, more students participate in the Campus Ministries than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Sioux Falls include Student Senate, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Improv Club and Service Core.

University of Sioux Falls students' favorite campus events are USF's Got Talent, Culture for Service Day and Homecoming.

Does University of Sioux Falls Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Sioux Falls.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for sophomore
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus –– 47%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing –– 766
Number of Students Living On-Campus –– 521
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus –– 53%

University of Sioux Falls offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Sioux Falls students live off campus. In 2022, 47% of undergrads at University of Sioux Falls lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 53% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Sioux Falls. There are 766 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,337 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 521 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 63% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Sioux Falls offers coed housing.

University of Sioux Falls Athletics

At University of Sioux Falls there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Sioux Falls:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Indoor Track NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Is University of Sioux Falls Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Sioux Falls is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Sioux Falls campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Sioux Falls offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, University of Sioux Falls has Campus Conduct Hotline.

Plan a Visit to University of Sioux Falls

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Sioux Falls, take Interstate 29/90 to Sioux Falls, SD. If you need to fly, book your flight to Sioux Falls Regional Airport airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in South Dakota you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Sioux Falls's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Sioux Falls

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University of Sioux Falls Students

64%

Women

36%

Men

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

61%

In State

39%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

80%

8%

4%

3%

2%

1%

1%

1%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

1,337

Graduate Students

287

Non-Resident / International Students

10

University of Sioux Falls Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,624

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

77%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$20,290

Out-of-State

$20,290

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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