University of Sioux Falls

4-years Private College In Sioux Falls, SD

University of Sioux Falls (referred to as Sioux Falls) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Sioux Falls, SD. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Sioux Falls is $20,740. The school has a total enrollment of 1,594 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Sioux Falls is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Associate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$20,740 (2023)
Acceptance Rate75.95%
Student Population1,594
Graduation Rate59%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
University of Sioux Falls is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1958 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Sioux Falls is $20,740 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Sioux Falls is $7,335 for academic year 2021-2022. University of Sioux Falls offers the alternative tuition plans. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,961 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Sioux Falls is 75.95% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.20%. University of Sioux Falls accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,594 students are attending at University of Sioux Falls (1,325 undergraduate students). There are 55 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 229 part-time faculty working for University of Sioux Falls. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 164 (full-time) and 261 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is 59% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 74% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Sioux Falls offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Sioux Falls offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Sioux Falls campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Sioux Falls
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
University of Sioux Falls Mission Statement
The University of Sioux Falls, a Christian University in the liberal arts tradition, educates students in the humanities, sciences and professions. The traditional motto of the University is Culture for Service, that is, we seek to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons, for service to God and humankind in the world. Through programs in the humanities, sciences and professions, the University helps students grow intellectually, discern truth, and develop a Christian worldview. As a Christian institution, the University of Sioux Falls fosters, in all members of its community, the development of emotional maturity, physical well-being, interpersonal skills and values, which reflect the character and teachings of Christ. The University of Sioux Falls is committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and to the integration of biblical faith and learning; it affirms that Christians are called to share their faith with others through lives of service.