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University of South Dakota: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

A public university in Vermillion, South Dakota — the state where Nepal is the No. 1 country of origin for international students.

Public University Vermillion, South Dakota

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$13,000–$14,000
approx. NPR 19.8–21.3 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$13,000–$14,000
approx. NPR 19.8–21.3 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$10,356
approx. NPR 15.8 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) / Spring (Jan)

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Quick answer

University of South Dakota is a public university in Vermillion, South Dakota. Estimated bachelor tuition is $13,000–$14,000 a year (approx. NPR 19.8–21.3 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $13,000–$14,000 a year (approx. NPR 19.8–21.3 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105. For a master's it lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

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Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA US-equivalent GPA of 2.6 or higher (or ACT 21+ / SAT 1070+) Set by each programme
TOEFL iBT 71 79 / 4 (new scale)
IELTS Academic 6.0 6.0
Duolingo 105 110
PTE Academic 48 53

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: Vermillion, SD

Vermillion is a small college town in southeast South Dakota, near the Iowa and Nebraska borders.

Population (July 2025)
11,720
2020 Census
11,695

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • Sioux City, IA about 55 km (35 miles)
  • Sioux Falls, SD about 85 km (55 miles)
  • Omaha, NE about 190 km (120 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at University of South Dakota

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
2023/24 644 — —
2024/25 958 — —

Nepal is the No. 1 country of origin for international students in South Dakota: 22.4% of the state's 2,890 international students in 2024/25 (Open Doors).

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

Biology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEnglishLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLaw/LegalLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinarySports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologySocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Master subject areas

Biology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEnglishHealth/NursingHistoryMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinarySports/KinesiologyPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkArts/Design/Music

Questions about University of South Dakota

How much is University of South Dakota tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $13,000–$14,000 for a bachelor's degree and $13,000–$14,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $10,356 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does University of South Dakota require?

Bachelor's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105. Master's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does University of South Dakota accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is University of South Dakota located?

Vermillion is a small college town in southeast South Dakota, near the Iowa and Nebraska borders. The city's population was 11,720 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is Sioux City, IA, about 55 km (35 miles) away in a straight line.

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