University of Sioux Falls
- Private
University of Sioux Falls: international tuition 23,100 USD per year, one-year total cost 40,050 USD, acceptance rate 82.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 110.
A Vietnamese international first-year applicant can be considered automatically for USF Merit Scholarships based on GPA. The pages do not confirm need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 82.9% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 75+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 40,050 USD. Take off 22,000 USD a year from 4 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 18,050 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through USF online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Sioux Falls?
International tuition is 23,100 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 40,050 USD.
Does University of Sioux Falls offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A Vietnamese international first-year applicant can be considered automatically for USF Merit Scholarships based on GPA. The pages do not confirm need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does University of Sioux Falls require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Sioux Falls?
The acceptance rate is 82.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- University Walk Tour2023Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational merit scholarships are determined at admission, so no separate application is needed unless otherwise noted.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not say whether USF admissions are need-blind for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe international page requires proof of funding but does not mention a CSS Profile or an international aid form.
Scholarships at this school
President's Academic ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page7,500 USD/year≈ ₫196M
The international scholarships page lists this as a Merit Scholarship for new international students.
Provost's Academic ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page6,500 USD/year≈ ₫170M
The international scholarships page lists this as a Merit Scholarship for new international students.
USF Achievement ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page4,500 USD/year≈ ₫117M
The international scholarships page lists this as a Merit Scholarship for new international students.
USF Recognition ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page3,500 USD/year≈ ₫91.3M
The international scholarships page lists this as a Merit Scholarship for new international students.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript sent directly to USF is needed; minimum 2.8 GPA on the U.S. scale.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Last day for fully refundable $100 tuition depositDepositabout198days
- Housing application and $100 deposit dueOther+198 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data