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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Majors Available
    81
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Retention Rate
    80%


AP Credit Policy

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  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33ART 121
3-D Art and Design33ART 123
Art History33ARTH 211
Biology58BIOL 151/L & 153/L
34BIOL 151/L
Calculus AB34MATH 123
Calculus BC38MATH 123 & 125
Calculus BC: AB Subscore34MATH 123
Chemistry34CHEM 112/L
58CHEM 112/L & 114/L
Chinese Language and Culture33CHIN 100TG
Comparative Government and Politics33POLS 141
Computer Science A34CSC 155/L USD
Computer Science Principles33CSC 100T
Drawing33ART 111
English Language and Composition33ENGL 101
English Literature and Composition33ENGL 210
Environmental Science33BIOL 100T
European History33HIST 122
French Language and Culture46FREN 202 & 392
33FREN 202
German Language and Culture33GERM 202
46GERM 202 & 392
Human Geography33GEOG 200
Italian Language and Culture33MFL 100TG
Japanese Language and Culture33MFL 100TG
Latin411LATI 101, 102 & 201
38LATI 101 & 102
514LATI 101, 102, 201 & 202
Macroeconomics33ECON 202
Microeconomics33ECON 201
Music Theory54MUS 110
Physics 134PHYS 111/L
Physics 234PHYS 113/L
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism33PHYS 209
Physics C: Mechanics33PHYS 207
Pre-Calculus35MATH 115
Psychology33PSYC 101
Research33IDL 100T
Seminar33IDL 100T
Spanish Language and Culture46SPAN 202 & 392
33SPAN 202
Spanish Literature and Culture33SPAN 202
46SPAN 202 & 392
Statistics33STAT 281
United States Government and Politics33POLS 100
United States History33HIST 151
56HIST 151, 152
World History: Modern33HIST 112


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • American Indian/Native American Studies
    • Anthropology
    • Art Teacher Education
    • Art/Art Studies, General
    • Audiology/Audiologist
  • B

    • Biochemistry
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    • Bioethics/Medical Ethics
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Biomedical Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business Statistics
  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Clinical/Medical Social Work
    • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
    • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
    • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Counseling Psychology
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
    • Curriculum and Instruction
  • D

    • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
  • E

    • Economics, General
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Educational/Instructional Technology
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Ethics
    • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • F

    • Finance, General
    • Forensic Anthropology
    • French Language and Literature
  • G

    • General Studies
    • Graphic Design
  • H

    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • History, General
    • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    • Human Services, General
  • I

    • International/Globalization Studies
  • L

    • Law
    • Legal Studies
  • M

    • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Mass Communication/Media Studies
    • Materials Chemistry
    • Mathematics, General
    • Medical Science/Scientist
    • Medicine
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
    • Museology/Museum Studies
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music, General
  • N

    • Neuroscience
    • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • O

    • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    • Organizational Leadership
  • P

    • Philosophy
    • Physical Therapy/Therapist
    • Physician Assistant
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Research and Development Management
  • S

    • Secondary Education and Teaching
    • Small Business Administration/Management
    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
    • Sustainability Studies

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.


Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program


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