University Of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls, also referred to as USF, is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1883 as the Dakota Collegiate Institute. The first classes began on September 8, 1883. It gained university status in 1885 and adopted its present name. USF offers over 25 undergraduate majors, approximately 5 associate degree programs, and several other pre-professional programs.

There are many student organizations and clubs at USF including the Exercise Science Club, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Sigma Tau Delta Society, Association of Cougar Education Students, Flying Club, Phi Alpha Honor Society in Social Work, Alpha Psi Omega, USF Democrats, Science Club, Law and Justice Club, Students in Free Enterprise, and Chess Club.

USF is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are called The Cougars.

University Of Sioux Falls Highlights

Where University Of Sioux Falls stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• American Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, mathematics, and business and management.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Sioux Falls was 1,628 in 2007 (1,262 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: University Of Sioux Falls participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

University Of Sioux Falls provides on-campus housing for 598 of its 1,262 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

University Of Sioux Falls Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. University Of Sioux Falls is in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for major sports.

University Of Sioux Falls offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 230 male students received the aid (men were 63% of those receiving aid) and 136 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 37% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of Sioux Falls Admissions (2007)

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