University of South Dakota

The University of South Dakota is a public, four-year institution located in Vermillion, South Dakota, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 12,453 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 57.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 80% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its health-focused program offerings, the university provides associate degrees in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, as well as a bachelor's degree in Physician Associate/Assistant. These programs support workforce development in healthcare administration and clinical practice.

Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the University of South Dakota is the state's flagship university and serves students from across the region. Its health science programs provide pathways into nursing, clinical practice, and healthcare management within the rural Great Plains region.