About Media & Journalism in University of South Dakota
We offer the most advanced study in media technology and methods. Our interdisciplinary program can be tailored to meet your academic and career goals.
The journalism specialization prepares students to become journalists. Students learn to research, write, and present stories in a multiplatform media market. The department requires students to learn print, broadcast and online journalism skills. Later, students can concentrate in one area if they wish. USD has excellent facilities for studying journalism. It is the home of the Al Neuharth Center for Excellence in Journalism and student media including The Volante campus newspaper, Coyote News, KYOT-TV, and KAOR-FM. The department has excellent video and audio production facilities for the study of multiplatform journalism. USD sponsors a student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 71
- PTE : 48
University of South Dakota Highlights
| College Type |
Public Research university |
| Foundation |
1862 |
| Annual Endowment |
$264.1 million |
| Location |
Vermillion, South Dakota, USA |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Enrollment |
9920 UG: 7103 Graduate: 2356 |
| Acceptance Rate |
86.4% |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, Online |
| Admission Intake |
Fall and Spring |
| Academic Pattern |
Semester-based |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Financial Aids and Bursaries |
| Helpdesk |
Tel: 1-877-269-6837 Email: admissions@usd.edu |
University of South Dakota Cost and Expenses
The following table shows the estimated undergraduate cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year, which includes a variety of expenses:
| Expense Type |
Estimated Cost |
| Tuition & Fees |
12,807 USD |
| Housing |
4,280 USD |
| Meals |
3751 USD |
| Books, supplies and insurance |
2000 USD |
| Total |
22,838 USD |
