Is University of Sioux Falls a Good School for the Money?

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of Sioux Falls degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of Sioux Falls measures up.

University of Sioux Falls Value Ranking

University of Sioux Falls is ranked #1,929 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within South Dakota, it ranks #15 of 18 for value.

University of Sioux Falls’s Best Value Majors

These University of Sioux Falls majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

University of Sioux Falls Value Report

Read the full University of Sioux Falls value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

• State Value
• Nationwide Value
• The Bottom Line
• Does It Make Financial Sense?
• Methodology & References

Within South Dakota, University of Sioux Falls is Ranked Below Average in Quality and is Overpriced

University of Sioux Falls is ranked #9 out of #19 in South Dakota for quality and #15 out of #18 for South Dakota value.

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of Sioux Falls financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

University of Sioux Falls is ranked #1,929 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Sioux Falls is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

The Bottom Line: What Will University of Sioux Falls Cost?

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Sioux Falls costs about $22,022. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $88,089 for the degree.

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about University of Sioux Falls net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Sioux Falls degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at University of Sioux Falls shifts with family income:

About 95% of University of Sioux Falls undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,973 per year. Get more details on the University of Sioux Falls financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the University of Sioux Falls net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Factual’s Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.