About Nursing in University of South Dakota
Our four-year Bachelor of Science in nursing degree prepares you to meet the increasingly complex demands of the health care profession. You'll learn in a rich and unique environment from registered nurse educators offering academic expertise and real-world experience from a variety of clinical areas. Undergraduates are initially admitted as pre-nursing students and must apply to the B.S.N. program.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses (NCLEX-R.N.), for licensure as a registered nurse (R.N.). You'll feel confident taking the NCLEX, as our students' pass rates rank above both state and national averages.
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 |
