University of South Dakota

School of Health Sciences

University of South Dakota is a Public institution with a campus in Vermillion, South Dakota. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. The Vermillion, South Dakota campus for University of South Dakota is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 9,868. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,432, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $12,942 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)

Visit the University of South Dakota website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in South Dakota periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for South Dakota will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:9,868
Student-to-faculty ratio:14-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$9,432
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$12,942
Room and board:$10,356
Percent on financial aid:95%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:99%
SAT Reading Writing range:570-650
SAT Math range:540-680
ACT Composite range:19-25
ACT English range:18-25
ACT Math range:18-25

Student Profile

Male 35%
Female 65%
Full-Time 63%
Part-Time 37%
Undergraduate 72%
Graduate 28%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to University of South Dakota. You can also see the University of South Dakota campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota

  • Address: 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
  • Phone Number: 605-658-6200

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Last updated: November 17, 2025

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