Company description
The University of Sioux Falls, a Christian University in the liberal arts tradition, educates students in the humanities, sciences and professions.
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- Mission
- The University of Sioux Falls is a Christian institution in the liberal arts tradition. The Institution holds full accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, it holds professional accreditation for specified degree areas to ensure program integrity and credibility. In conjunction with the established standards set forth as part of accreditation processes, the University embraces its extensive assessment system as a means to closely monitor student outcomes, thus leading to a continuous cycle of instructional and institutional improvement. The University has remained committed to the value of student/professor collaboration in research and other academic endeavors and has continued efforts to actively support these activities. In recent years, the University has added several academic offerings, including majors in foreign language and nursing, and a minor program in entrepreneurial studies. Currently, the University offers 35 major areas of study. The University has a vibrant program at both the Master's and Bachelor's degree levels. These programs include a Master of Business Administration degree with a traditional and healthcare administration track. A Master of Education degree program also exists, offering strands focused on leadership in literacy, technology, school leadership, and teacher certification. Furthermore, an Educational Specialist degree is offered by the University that focuses on the school superintendency. The University offers professional development, credit-bearing workshops to many educators in the region. It also offers unique adult learner programs at the Bachelor's degree level. This includes a Degree Completion Program and a new accelerated nursing program. Beginning 2011, the University will add a Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program in an online format. Besides its focus on academic excellence, the University has engaged in extensive strategic planning that reaches out to the year 2013. This robust process has inspired the development of enhanced admissions standards, a new and comprehensive approach to marketing and recruitment, and significantly expanded student-retention efforts. As another componenet of institutional growth, the University has entered year 1 of NCAA Division II candidacy that holds potential for advancing the University and providing expanded opportunity for research and collaboration reaching far beyond just athletic motivations. On a final note, the University exists within a progressive community at the intersection of two major interstate exchanges. The city of Sioux Falls boasts a vibrant medical and business environment in which the University has reaped advantages of partnering with the community and region it serves. The unprecendented emergence of the University as a strong institution of higher learning has mirrored the positive growth of the community and region in which it exists. The University continues to aggressively pursue its mission. More specifically expressed, "The University of Sioux Falls, a Christian university in the liberal arts tration, educates students in the humanities, sciences, and professions. The traditional motto of the University of Sioux Falls, is "Culture for Service", that is, it seeks to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world.
- General Information
- Not Selective, Small School, Protestant Affiliation, Small City, Co-Ed, Graduate Students - Medium, Any Cost, Note taking Services, Study Abroad, Advanced Placement/CLEP, Campus Publications, Dormitories, Honor Student Organizations, Radio/TV Station, Religious Organizations, Student Government, Student/Faculty Ratio - Low
- Campus Description
- 22-acre, suburban campus in Sioux Falls, 180 miles from Omaha, Nebr. Served by air and bus; train serves Omaha. Public transportation serves campus.
- Other Admission Requirements
- GED accepted, TOEFL test ONLY required, SAT/ACT tests NOT required, Financial statement NOT required, Separate application form NOT required
- Payment Accepted
- Visa, MasterCard, Check, Cash, MasterCard, Check, Cash
- School Type
- Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation), 4-year or above
- Costs
- 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $21,895
- Email
- [email protected]
- Campus Setting
- Located in a regional city
- Features
- continuing education
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Academic Calendar
- Four-one-four Plan
- Type
- College/University
- Level
- Four Year School
- Religious Affiliation
- American Baptist
- Coed Status
- Men and Women
- City Type
- Midsize City
- Enrollment Concentration
- Traditional
- Selectivity
- selective
- Campus Size
- 22 acres
- Control
- Private
- Highest Offering
- Masters
- Application Deadline
- rolling
- Highest Degree Offered
- Masters
- Institutional Control
- Private
- Instate Tuition For Undergrad For 1 Yr
- $18925
- Setting
- urban
- Undergraduate In State Tuition
- 16100
- Undergraduate Out Of State Tuition
- 16100
- On Campus Room And Board Charges
- $6375
- Percentage Of Students Admitted
- 97.47
- Room Charge For 1 Yr On Sharing With 1 Person
- $2640
- Year Founded
- 1883
- Accredited
- true
- Typical Board Cost
- 2950
- Typical Room Cost
- 2200
- Founded In
- 1883
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Grad
- $300
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Undergrad
- $350
- Undergraduate Application Fee
- $25
- Additional Fees
- 200
- Books Cost (estimate)
- 500
- Undergraduate Number Of Females
- 904
- Undergraduate Number Of Males
- 699
- Graduate Application Fee
- $25
- International Application Fee
- $25
- Total Number Of Admissions
- 733
- Total Number Of Applicants
- 752
- Application Fee
- $25
- Graduate Number Of Females
- 90
- Graduate Number Of Males
- 70
- Percent Out Of State Students
- 33
- Percent African American
- 1
- Percent Asian
- 1
- Percent Hispanic
- 1
- Percent Native American
- 1
- Mailing Address Available Only
- N
- Web Site
- http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/
