University of South Dakota
(USD)
About
The University of South Dakota (USD) is a public research university in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States. Established by the Dakota Territory legislature in 1862, 27 years before the establishment of the state of South Dakota, USD is the flagship university of South Dakota and the state's oldest public university. It occupies a 274 acres (1.11 km2) campus located in southeastern South Dakot...
The University of South Dakota (USD) is a public research university in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States. Established by the Dakota Territory legislature in 1862, 27 years before the establishment of the state of South Dakota, USD is the flagship university of South Dakota and the state's oldest public university. It occupies a 274 acres (1.11 km2) campus located in southeastern South Dakota, approximately 63 miles (101 km) south of Sioux Falls, 39 miles (63 km) northwest of Sioux City, Iowa, and north of the Missouri River.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,756
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
- Staff
- 1,567
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of South Dakota?
University of South Dakota's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =1,712.
When was University of South Dakota founded?
University of South Dakota was founded in 1862.
What are the top subjects at University of South Dakota?
Top subjects at University of South Dakota include: Physical Sciences, Clinical & Health, Psychology, Life Sciences.
Where is University of South Dakota located?
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, United States.