- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,049 a year (2022–23)
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University of Sioux Falls reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Sioux Falls reviews each application.
University of Sioux Falls GPA requirements
University of Sioux Falls requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Sioux Falls hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Sioux Falls acceptance rate
University of Sioux Falls admitted 1,899 of 2,291 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Sioux Falls is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with 1,241 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Sioux Falls looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of Sioux Falls didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Sioux Falls awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,049 a year at University of Sioux Falls in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at the University of Sioux Falls with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Sioux Falls admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Sioux Falls?
A lot: University of Sioux Falls requires high school GPA. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is the University of Sioux Falls test optional?
Check University of Sioux Falls' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Sioux Falls was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does the University of Sioux Falls look for?
University of Sioux Falls requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into the University of Sioux Falls?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Sioux Falls admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does the University of Sioux Falls accept?
University of Sioux Falls' acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,899 of 2,291 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Sioux Falls?
Yes. University of Sioux Falls awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Sioux Falls ask for a personal statement?
No. University of Sioux Falls doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of Sioux Falls after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,049 a year at University of Sioux Falls in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at the University of Sioux Falls if a parent went there?
No. University of Sioux Falls doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Sioux Falls' official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Sioux FallsU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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