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University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Private

82%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$21,049average net price

University of Sioux Falls admitted 82% of 2,478 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 60% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

University of Sioux Falls’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free, and University of Sioux Falls accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Sioux Falls’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $35,045 a year. After grants, students paid $21,049 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$17,733
  • $30–48k$16,406
  • $48–75k$18,201
  • $75–110k$21,244
  • $110k+$23,609

Quick answers

What is University of Sioux Falls’s acceptance rate?

University of Sioux Falls admitted 82% of applicants: 2,034 of 2,478 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

When is University of Sioux Falls’s application deadline?

University of Sioux Falls uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

How much is University of Sioux Falls’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27, and University of Sioux Falls accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does University of Sioux Falls have supplemental essays?

No. University of Sioux Falls doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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