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• LocationVermillion, The United States
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The University of South Dakota (USD) describes itself as South Dakota's flagship university and dates back to 1862. More than 9,000 students study at its main campus in Vermillion, at the USD Sioux Falls campus, which focuses on flexible and professional programmes, or online.

USD offers more than 200 academic programmes in the arts and sciences, business, education, fine arts, health sciences, law and medicine. Its schools include:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• Beacom School of Business
• School of Education and School of Health Sciences
• College of Fine Arts
• Graduate School, Knudson School of Law and Sanford School of Medicine

For international students, the Gallagher International Center handles international admissions, student services and study abroad. Applicants are generally admitted to a bachelor's programme with a US-equivalent GPA of 2.6 out of 4.0, an ACT score of 21 or an SAT score of 1070, and USD also accepts the Common Application. First-time undergraduates are automatically considered for two scholarships, and several majors qualify for the STEM OPT extension. Students can choose among residence halls and meal plans, and the International Club welcomes new students at International Orientation.

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414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, SD, The United States, 57069-2390

More than 200 programmes across these areas:

• Arts and sciences: humanities, social sciences and sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
• Business (Beacom School of Business)
• Education, counselling and sport-related careers (School of Education)
• Fine arts (College of Fine Arts)
• Health sciences (School of Health Sciences)

STEM-designated majors (eligible for the STEM OPT extension) include Applied Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Medical Laboratory Science, Neuroscience, Physics and Sustainability.

Master's and doctoral programmes are offered through the Graduate School, with research, creative scholarship and clinical experience. Professional degrees are taught at the Knudson School of Law and at the Sanford School of Medicine, the state's only medical school. Graduate programmes also include occupational therapy and physical therapy.

International applicants who have completed (or will complete) secondary school can apply online or through the Common Application. They are generally admitted with a US-equivalent GPA of 2.6 out of 4.0, an ACT score of 21 or an SAT score of 1070, plus proof of English proficiency. Required materials:

• Application and non-refundable application fee
• Transcripts (unofficial ones allow contingent admission; official transcripts are due 30 days before classes start)
• Copy of a valid passport
• Statement of finances covering at least one year of costs, needed for the I-20

Application deadlines: 1 August 2026 for fall 2026 and 15 December 2026 for spring 2027.

Undergraduate applicants show English proficiency with one of: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS Academic 6.0, Duolingo English Test 105, PTE 48, Cambridge English 169 (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency), completion of ELS level 112, or other listed qualifications (ACT/SAT scores, IB, A levels, English-medium schooling). Holders of a degree from listed English-speaking countries are exempt.

International undergraduate applicants:

• Fall 2026: apply by 1 August 2026; arrive by 19 August; International Orientation on 20 August; classes start 24 August 2026
• Spring 2027: apply by 15 December 2026; arrive by 7 January; International Orientation on 8 January; classes start 11 January 2027

Scholarships for international undergraduates are awarded automatically on admission:

• Coyote Beginnings Scholarship: up to US$4,000 per year, based on high school GPA
• Coyote Beginnings Grant: US$1,500 to US$2,500 per year for a qualifying SAT or ACT score
• International Transfer Scholarship: US$3,000 per year for transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher at a US institution

For full consideration, apply by 1 June (fall) or 1 October (spring). Graduate students can seek departmental assistantships (tuition reduction plus stipend). F-1 and J-1 students are not eligible for US federal aid.

Students can live on campus in residence halls and choose a semester meal plan, used with the Coyote Card at all campus dining locations (residential dining hall, marketplace with national brands and three convenience stores). Living costs depend on the housing and meal plan chosen.

https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/International-Admissions/Applying-for-International-Undergraduate-Admission