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USD at a Glance
Location: Vermillion, South Dakota
Founded: 1862 (the State's oldest university)
President: Sheila K. Gestring (since 2018)
Enrollment (Fall 2018)
- Total Enrollment: 10,066
- Undergraduate: 7,590
- Graduate: 2,476
Colleges & Schools
Campus & Community
USD is located on an attractive 274-acre campus in Vermillion, a small community nestled along the bluffs above the Missouri River in the southeast corner of South Dakota. Vermillion serves as a safe, welcoming host for the university and recreational and cultural opportunities abound in town, the nearby countryside and in neighboring communities.
Statistical Highlights
- Annual Fall Stat Highlights - Institutional Research
- Accreditation:
Continuously accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1913.
Academic Programs
- Undergraduate: 202 programs
- Graduate: 78 programs
Student Organizations
There are more than 120 organizations and clubs, including social, sports, religious, pre-professional and hobby groups.
On-Campus Housing
- 86% of new freshmen live on campus
- 28% of all undergraduates live on campus
Financial Aid Profile
- Undergraduates receiving aid: Approximately 81%
Top Undergraduate Fields of Study
- Nursing, Business, Health Sciences, Elementary Education, Kinesiology & Sport Management, Biology/Medical Biology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Accounting and Media & Journalism
Faculty
- Total Faculty: 437
- With Highest Degree in Field: 74.1%
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Alumni
- More than 70,000 alumni
Finances (2017)
- The University: $147.7 million
- Medical School: $54.6 million
Homecoming Celebration
Athletics
- NCAA Division I ; Coyote Athletics website
- Mascot: Charlie Coyote
- Colors: Red and white
- Men's Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field - Women's Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball