Our Mission
The University of South Dakota offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. As the oldest university in the state, the University of South Dakota serves as the flagship and the only public liberal arts university in the state.
Our Vision:
To be the best small, public flagship university in the nation built upon a liberal arts foundation.
The University of South Dakota is an academic leader in the state and region. USD is South Dakota's designated liberal arts institution and its flagship university.