Fast Facts

A Christian, liberal arts university educating students in the humanities, sciences and professions, the University of Sioux Falls' motto is Culture for Service and our mission is to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world.

General Facts

Total Areas of Study: More than 90 undergraduate academic programs, including majors, pre-professional programs, minors and specializations and adult and graduate offerings in business, education and nursing, as well as the Center for Professional Development.
Placement Rate: 99% of USF graduates secure employment or pursue graduate or professional studies within six months of graduation.
Financial Aid: 100% of first-time, full-time freshmen receive merit, performance or need-based financial aid.
Internships: 2,500+ positions are posted each year in USF's job and internship database.
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Enrollment: 1,624 total students from 35 states and 12 countries
Male-to-female Undergraduate Ratio: 64% female, 36% male
Number of Clubs, Activities and Organizations: 100+
Denominations Represented: Lutheran, 16%; Catholic, 9%; Baptist 7%; Methodist, 3%; Non-Denominational, 4%; Christian Reformed, 3%; Presbyterian, 1%; Wesleyan, 1%; Assemblies of God, 1%; and Other/Unknown, 55%
Prime Location: Sioux Falls, population 183,793 and MSA population 265,653, is in the "Heart of America," and USF is in the "Heart of Sioux Falls."Conveniently located at the junction of Interstates 90 and 29, Sioux Falls is within a day's drive of most major Midwestern cities:
- Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN – 240 miles
- Chicago, IL – 560 miles
- Kansas City, MO – 360 miles
- Denver, CO – 650 miles
- Rapid City, SD – 350 miles
- Fargo, ND – 245 miles
- Omaha, NE – 180 miles

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About

The University of Sioux Falls offers a Christ-centered education that focuses on creating a culture for service. Explore our faith-based campus community.

Academics

Academics at the University of Sioux Falls include a rich, robust variety of majors, minors and certifications for students of all backgrounds.

Life At USF

Discover a student community filled with organizations, events and support. The USF campus experience fosters growth and opportunity for every student.

Arts

Are you passionate about the arts? Look no further than the University of Sioux Falls' thriving Visual and Performing Arts programs.

Athletics

The University of Sioux Falls is a member of the NCAA Division II, competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Learn more about being an athlete at USF.

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Student Life Facts

Main Campus: The USF Main Campus is a beautiful combination of lush green spaces, stately historic halls and innovative facilities with modern aesthetics and technology, all located on approximately 40 acres in a residential area.
South Campus: The USF South Campus includes 100 acres situated four miles southeast of the main campus. It is home to the USF Sports Complex.
Housing: Six residence halls offer students traditional, pod-style and apartment accommodations.
Athletics: USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
Fine Arts: Students from every major participate in Instrumental and Vocal Music Ensembles and Theatre.
USF Traditions: Academic Convocation, Tuesday Chapel Services, Dessert at USF Employees' Homes, Homecoming and Family Weekend, Riding the Cougar, Thursday Night Worship, Christmas Chapel, Madrigal Dinners, Service Week, Late-Night Finals Breakfast, Undergraduate Research Conference and the Faculty and Student Lineup at Graduation...these are a sampling of time-honored Cougar traditions.

High Placement Rates Across Various Fields of Study

Total Areas of Study

More than 90 undergraduate academic programs, including majors, pre-professional programs, minors and specializations and adult and graduate offerings in business, education and nursing, as well as the Center for Professional Development.

Placement Rate

99% of USF graduates secure employment or pursue graduate or professional studies within six months of graduation.

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By The Numbers

Student/Faculty Ratio

17:1

Clubs, Activities and Organizations

100+

Male-to-female Undergraduate Ratio

64% female, 36% male

Internships

2,500+ positions are posted each year in USF's job and internship database

Enrollment

1,624 total students from 35 states and 12 countries

Financial Aid

100% of first-time, full-time freshmen receive merit, performance or need-based financial aid

Denominations Represented

Lutheran, 16%
Catholic, 9%
Baptist 7%
Methodist, 3%
Non-Denominational, 4%
Christian Reformed, 3%
Presbyterian, 1%
Wesleyan, 1%
Assemblies of God, 1%
Other/Unknown, 55%

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Prime Location

Sioux Falls, population 183,793 and MSA population 265,653, is in the "Heart of America," and USF is in the "Heart of Sioux Falls."Conveniently located at the junction of Interstates 90 and 29, Sioux Falls is within a day's drive of most major Midwestern cities:

Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN – 240 miles
Chicago, IL – 560 miles
Kansas City, MO – 360 miles
Denver, CO – 650 miles
Rapid City, SD – 350 miles
Fargo, ND – 245 miles
Omaha, NE – 180 miles

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Campus & Housing

Main Campus

The USF Main Campus is a beautiful combination of lush green spaces, stately historic halls and innovative facilities with modern aesthetics and technology, all located on approximately 40 acres in a residential area.

South Campus

The USF South Campus includes 100 acres situated four miles southeast of the main campus. It is home to the USF Sports Complex.

Housing

Six residence halls offer students traditional, pod-style and apartment accommodations.

Athletics

USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

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Fine Arts

Students from every major participate in Instrumental and Vocal Music Ensembles and Theatre.

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USF Traditions

Academic Convocation
Tuesday Chapel Services
Dessert at USF Employees' Homes
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Riding the Cougar
Thursday Night Worship
Christmas Chapel
Madrigal Dinners
Service Week
Late-Night Finals Breakfast
Undergraduate Research Conference
Faculty and Student Lineup at Graduation
And so much more

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