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Colleges / University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate76%

University of Sioux Falls Student Life

University of Sioux Falls Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

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 traditions are USF's Got Talent, Culture for Service Day and Homecoming.

University of Sioux Falls Housing

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

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 43%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 766
Number of Students Living On-Campus 560
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

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

Most University of Sioux Falls students live off campus. In 2023, 43% of undergrads at University of Sioux Falls lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 57% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Sioux Falls. There are 766 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,325 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 560 students chose to live on-campus. 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 and housing for students with disabilities.

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
Wrestling NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Safety at University of Sioux Falls

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.

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Keep Reading About University of Sioux Falls

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University of Sioux Falls Students

63%

Women

37%

Men

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

59%

In State

41%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

80%

8%

5%

4%

1%

1%

1%

1%

0.09%

Undergraduate Students

1,325

Graduate Students

269

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

1,594

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$20,740

Out-of-State

$20,740

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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