University Of Sioux Falls

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• American Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management, art studies, and education and teaching.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
• Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

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

In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,589 in 2009-2010 (1,393 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

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

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

University Of Sioux Falls provides on-campus housing for 604 of its 1,393 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school 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) .

Graduate School Focus

University Of Sioux Falls offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (11 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (158 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting and Business/Management
• Business Administration and Management
• Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

• Computer Science
• Computer and Information Sciences

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (108 awarded)

• Art Teacher Education
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Educational/Instructional Media Design
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Music Teacher Education
• Reading Teacher Education
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Superintendency and Educational System Administration

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded)

• Child Development
• Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (33 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• History
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

• Mathematics

MEDIA (10 awarded)

• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (3 awarded)

• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

MUSIC (0 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (16 awarded)

• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (8 awarded)

• Philosophy and Religious Studies
• Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
• Youth Ministry

SCIENCE (12 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (10 awarded)

• Psychology