University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.47
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The University of South Dakota (USD) is a public research university in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States. Established by the Dakota Territory legislature in 1862, 27 years before the establishment of the state of South Dakota, USD is the flagship university of South Dakota and the state's oldest public university. It occupies a 274 acres (1.11 km2) campus located in southeastern South Dakota, approximately 63…
- Rankings
#160 (THE US)▼
National rank
Ranked #160 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #276 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1001 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1148 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1646 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
414 E Clark St, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069-2390
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