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How strong are the academics at University of Sioux Falls?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
51%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

University of Sioux Falls has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of Sioux Falls has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on University of Sioux Falls' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Sioux Falls:

75%
First-year retention rate
51%
4-year grad rate
60%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $55,140. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$55,140
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Sioux Falls' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
20.4
28.32
36.24
44.16
52.08
60

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 41
  • Accounting and Business/Management 10
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
  • Accounting 0
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 17
  • Sports Communication 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 30
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • Education, General 2
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • History Teacher Education 1
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 6
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 15
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 1
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Applied Mathematics, General 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 27
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 29
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 2
  • Sociology, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
  • Youth Ministry 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Music, General 0

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