University of South Dakota
- Type:
- Public
- Programs:
- 4 years or more
Cost
- Cost / year
- $25,752
- Tuition & fees
- $9,687
- Avg. aid
- $6,716
- Receiving aid
- 95%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- SAT range
- 1125–1315
- ACT range
- 19–25
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median salary
- $49,459
- 1 yr after graduation
What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at University of South Dakota?
USD maintains campus safety and emergency-response resources, including university police and emergency communications. Students should learn how to receive campus alerts, report an immediate threat, and find help for concerns that are not emergencies before they need those services.
The university's published annual security report is the appropriate starting point for examining federally reported campus crime information and security policies. Reported incidents cover specified locations and time periods; they are not a complete measure of every student's personal risk. USD also has procedures for reporting sexual misconduct and accessing Title IX-related support. Students comparing campuses should review those reporting and support procedures rather than relying on an unsupported label such as "safe" or "unsafe."
How Safe Is University of South Dakota? - Crime Statistics
University of South Dakota Criminal Offenses
Crime
Murder
Negligent manslaughter
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
University of South Dakota VAWA Offenses
Crime
Domestic violence
Dating violence
Stalking
University of South Dakota Criminal Arrests
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
University of South Dakota Criminal Disciplinary
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.
