University of South Dakota is the University of South Dakota. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History

Establishment time: It was established in Vermilion in 1862 by the Dakota Territorial Legislature. It is the earliest higher education institution in Dakota.

Development process: The first academic unit, the College of Arts and Sciences, was established in 1883. Law courses were offered in 1901. The medical school was opened in 1907. Continuing education was carried out in 1916. The graduate school and business school were established in 1927. The Academy of Fine Arts was established in 1931. It has been accredited by the North Central Commission for Higher Education for Colleges and Universities since 1913 and is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

School size and environment

Campus location and area: The main campus is located in Vermillion in southeastern South Dakota, covering an area of ​​274 acres, about 63 miles southwest of Sioux Falls and 39 miles northwest of Sioux City, Iowa, north of the Missouri River.

Number of students and faculty: In 2021, there are 9,971 students, including 7,435 undergraduates and 2,536 graduate students; 453 faculty members.

Campus facilities: The campus has the Old Main academic building, which is one of the symbols of the school. It was restored in 1997 and houses the Oscar Howe Gallery and the University Honors Program; there are also Faber Hall, which can accommodate 190 people, the Al Neuharth Media Center, and the Theodore R. and Karen K. Munster University Center. The new health center expansion will be completed in the fall of 2024.

Academic Strength

Departmental Majors: There are College of Arts and Sciences, Beacom Business School, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, School of Health Sciences, Law School and Sanford School of Medicine, as well as honors programs and graduate schools. A total of 113 undergraduate, master's and doctoral majors are offered, covering accounting, finance, health service management, anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science and many other fields.

Teaching Features: Focus on the combination of theory and practice, through internships, research projects and other methods, let students improve their professional skills and problem-solving abilities in practice, and lay a solid foundation for future career development. The school's business school is an AACSB-International accredited business school in the United States, and its MBA degree program has high quality and recognition.

Academic ranking: "U.S. News & World Report" ranked it as a fourth-level national university, and its academic reputation ranked 150th in the United States; in the 2024 ranking, the school ranked 269th in the best national universities in the United States, 145th in the best public schools, and its business school ranked 135th.

Research institutions: The school is a national postdoctoral research-intensive unit and a world-leading research institution in the Carnegie ranking of South Dakota. It has special research institutions such as the Indian Research Center, the Child Research Center, and the National Music Museum, providing teachers and students with rich research resources and platforms.

Campus life

Student organizations and clubs: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, such as academic clubs, cultural and art groups, sports clubs, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies, make friends, expand their network, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports activities: It is a member of the first-level division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) of the United States, and the nickname of the sports team is The Coyotes compete in the Summit League in all sports except football, which competes in the Missouri Valley Football League. The school has complete sports facilities. Students can participate in basketball, football, tennis and other sports to experience the charm of sports competition, enhance physical fitness and team spirit.

Greek life: Students can develop lifelong friendships and become influential leaders by participating in Greek life.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate: TOEFL score requirement is 79 points, IELTS score requirement is 5.5 points, PTE undergraduate score requirement is 53 points; SAT total score is 1340-1895 points, reading 530-660 points, mathematics 440-610 points, writing 430-630 points; ACT minimum score is 21 points, including English 19 points, mathematics 18 points, and writing 20 points.

Graduate students: Bachelor's degree, IELTS 6.0 points or more, TOEFL 85 points or more, GPA 2.7 or more, PTE graduate score requirement is 53 or more, GMAT 500 points or more, and some majors require GMAT ≥ 550 points.