| The Quick Facts |
Location:
Sioux Falls, SD |
Enrollment:
1674 |
Status:
4-Year Private
Christian University |
Tuition 2008-2009:
$18,926* |
Gender:
Female 55%
Male 45% |
Church Affiliation:
American Baptist |
States Represented:
20 |
97% of enrolled students receive some form of Financial Aid |
School Colors:
Purple, Silver, White |
Conference:
Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), NAIA |
Team Name / Mascot:
Cooper the Cougar |
Varsity Sports:
19 |
Average Class Size:
25-30 |
Student/Faculty Ratio:
15:1 |
68% of Faculty have Doctorates |
Academic Majors:
33 |
ACT Code:
3920 |
SAT Code:
6651 |
FAFSA Code:
003469 |
Website Address:
www.usiouxfalls.edu |
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* (The Board of Trustees reserves the right to adjust costs at any time.
Please contact the USF business office at 605-331-6645 to verify charges) |
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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. |
| Academics |
| USF focuses on educating students who value a liberal arts education. Our campus welcomes both traditional and non-traditional students and tailors class offerings and schedules to suit students' needs. |
| Accreditation |
| The University of Sioux Falls is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (30 North LaSalle St, Suite 2400, Chicago IL 60602-2504; 312-263-0456). University programs are also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, and the Council on Social Work Education. Our teacher education programs are approved by the State of South Dakota. |
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Admission |
| The University of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. Applications should include a $25 application fee and academic credentials, including official high school transcripts, class rank and cumulative grade point average or certificate of GED scores; ACT or SAT results; and official transcript of credits from any post-high school institution attended. |
| Students |
| Almost 1700 students attend USF from 24 states and 5 foreign countries. More than 90% come from the Midwest and 21% are Baptist, 18% are Lutheran, 13% are Catholic, 9% are Reformed, 5% are Methodist, 2% are Presbyterian, and a variety of denominations comprise the remaining 34%. |
| Campus Location |
| The University is located in the center of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (population 150,000), the state's largest city. Sioux Falls is positioned at the junction of Interstates 29 and 90, about 400 miles from Mount Rushmore to the west, 250 miles from Minneapolis to the east, 150 miles from Omaha to the south and 250 miles from Fargo to the north. |
| Athletics |
| USF is a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Division II. A total of 19 varsity sports, makes it easy to find one you love! Women play soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track, golf, and cross country. Men can choose from wrestling, soccer, baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track, golf, and football. |
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| Placement of Recent Graduates |
| University of Sioux Falls graduates have enjoyed great success in finding jobs in their major fields of study following graduation: * 60% enter business, industry or government, * 21% enter education and teaching, * 13% go on to graduate school, * 7% are employed in church and social service occupations. The Career Services Office provides a full-service program to both students and alumni of USF. |
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