University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

A public university in Vermillion, founded in 1862, where 820 of its 10,000 students come from abroad.

Ranking: National Universities #283 · U.S. News & World Report · 2026
Programs: 164 — 108 Bachelor's · 56 Master's
Tuition from: $12,768 — a year · Master's
Students: 10,000
International students: 820 — 8% of students
Founded: 1862
Master's tuition: $12,768 to $13,127 a year (56 programs)
Bachelor's tuition: $12,942 a year
First year for a Master's: $23,480 (≈ NPR 31.5 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: $23,654 (≈ NPR 31.7 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): January, August
Work after a Master's: 1 year — OPT
Work after a Bachelor's: 1 year — OPT
Work while studying: 20 hours a week, on campus — F-1 student visa

Programs at University of South Dakota

164 programs: 56 postgraduate and 108 undergraduate.