Campus & Student Life at University of Sioux Falls

Home to about 1,354 undergraduates in 2020, University of Sioux Falls is a small, private university located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Sioux Falls offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Sioux Falls can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Sioux Falls Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Sioux Falls is Affiliated With the American Baptist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the American Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best American Baptist Colleges and Universities.

University of Sioux Falls Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at University of Sioux Falls. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Sioux Falls Disability Services.

University of Sioux Falls for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Sioux Falls does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our University of Sioux Falls for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,354 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,182 (87.3%). Part-time attendance was 172 (12.7%).

University of Sioux Falls is Ranked #1,450 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Sioux Falls is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Sioux Falls #1450 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Sioux Falls by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Sioux Falls Diversity Guide.

University of Sioux Falls Competes in the NCAA

University of Sioux Falls has a total of 353 student athletes, 217 men and 136 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Sioux Falls Athletics