COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE! “College prep doesn’t begin your senior year. It starts now! Here are my suggestions to get ready for USF.” Alecia Martinez ‘17 Admissions Counselor
USF Admission Requirements:
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FOCUS ON ACADEMICS
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT
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Take high school courses you need for admission. Devote time to your studies, as your grades will be seen by admissions officials and will determine your financial awards for academic scholarship.
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Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) testing may help you earn college credit before you arrive on campus. If you’ve already taken a college course, submit your transcript for credit at USF.
TAKE THE ACT OR SAT
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EXPLORE MAJORS
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VISIT CAMPUS
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RESEARCH FINANCIAL AID
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APPLY FOR ADMISSION
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Take one of these tests during the spring of your junior year. This way you can retake the test during your senior year if you’re not pleased with your score.
We offer more than 90 academic programs: usiouxfalls.edu/admissions/academics.
Experience USF Cougar life firsthand. 4Tour campus buildings including residence halls. 4Visit with a professor in your intended area of study. 4Learn about the admissions and financial aid processes. 4Interact with current USF students. 4Meet with athletic, music and theatre representatives. 4Enjoy lunch at “The Caf” in the McDonald Center. Of first-time, full-time freshmen, 100% receive financial aid. Know your options: usiouxfalls.edu/admissions/affordability.
Plan to submit your application to USF September of your senior year: usiouxfalls.edu/apply-undg.
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YOU CAN AFFORD A PRIVATE EDUCATION AT USF. And we’re here to help!
Tuition Reset for 2018–19
$17,980 tuition*
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$7,650
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including scholarships, grants and loans
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* Estimate is for double-occupancy rate in a traditional residence hall. ** If you don’t live on campus the general fee of $300 will still apply to your total.
“Many students and parents believe earning a college degree at a private university like USF is out of reach. It’s not! USF is the best value for Christian higher education because of our affordable tuition and generous financial aid. Only after you apply and receive your financial aid package will you know your net price.”
Aimee VanderFeen
Vice President for Enrollment Management
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of first-time, full-time freshmen receive financial aid.
Are you eligible for a scholarship?
4SCHOLARSHIP CALCULATOR at usiouxfalls.edu/scholarshipcalculator What’s your true cost?
4TRUE COST CALCULATOR at usiouxfalls.edu/truecost
Know the FINANCIAL AID FACTS at USF:
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Individual financial aid packages, which include loans, depend on a family’s FAFSA results and resources. *
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14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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TOP 10 MAJORS
A Christian liberal arts degree from USF will prepare you for a career... and transform your life.
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aculty pride themselves on teaching, ng and mentoring students. There are teaching or graduate assistants here. ate classroom settings facilitate the duction of concepts, the interchange d the encouragement to apply them through experiential learning.” Kyle Simons ‘13
Assistant Director of Admissions
1. Business Administration 2. Elementary Education 3. Psychology 4. Exercise Science 5. Nursing/Pre-nursing 6. Biology 7. Criminal Justice 8. Theology (Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry) 9. Secondary Education 10. Sports Management
USF PROFESSORS WILL:
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// STRETCH YOUR INTELLECT –
Study Abroad, Honors Program, Faculty-led Research, Interim Travel
// ENCOURAGE YOUR CREATIVITY –
Undergraduate Research Conference, Senior Showcases
// IGNITE YOUR PASSION –
Community Service, Internships, Student Teaching, Nursing Clinicals, Social Work Field Placements
// TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE –
USF alumni span the globe, leaving their footprints in impactful ways by their service to humankind and profession.
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KNOWLEDGE THAT WORKS.
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498% of graduates find employment in their chosen fields within six months of graduation. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– – – – – – – – –
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placement rates in over three-fourths of USF’s majors.
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43,500 positions are posted annually in USF’s job and internship database.
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS NETWORK
The supports the mission of USF by offering centralized student support services.
Academic Success Center USF Writing Center
USF Math/ Physics/ Comp. Science Center
Advising & Retention
Career Services
ACADEMIC SUCCESS NETWORK
Student Development
Counseling Services
SDV 100: The First-Year Experience
Learning Accessibility Services Library
Lauren Unruh
First National Bank Internship
Benefit from the
SIOUX FALLS ADVANTAGE!
Gain experience and confirm your major through part-time employment, job shadowing, internships and volunteer opportunities.
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A PLACE TO BELONG.
“Ask students what they love most about USF, and you’ll hear, ‘COMMUNITY’. It’s the people— professors, coaches, performing arts directors, residence life staff and friends— who create our close-knit campus and together live out USF’s Culture for Service motto on a daily basis.” Brandon Hanson ‘12 Admissions Counselor
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At USF the SUMMER AND WINTER OLYMPICS are celebrated annually: Students, alumni, faculty and staff participate. – – – – – – – –––––––––––––––––– ––––– –
Students from every academic major participate in MUSIC OR THEATRE. ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––– –––––
NCAA DII ATHLETICS
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Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Men’s Sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf and track and field Women’s Sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball
Residence Halls
Campus Security
USF features a COUGAR ACTIVITIES BOARD. We offer more than 100 student clubs, organizations and activities each year.
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HUMANS VS. ZOMBIES
A favorite student activity at USF!
CULTURE FOR SERVICE MEANS: –––––––––– –––––– • Prayer and biblical discussions integrated into classrooms
• Chapel—Tuesdays, 10 a.m. All are welcome. • Weekly residence hall bible studies • Prayer Group—on-campus, student-led ministry • Worship Team • Pazaz Worship Dance Team • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Campus Crusade for Christ
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AT A GLANCE: – ––––––––––––––––––––– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 4Founded: 1883 4Church Affiliation: American Baptist, U.S.A. 4 Location: Sioux Falls, S.D. 4Total Headcount: 1,500
OUTCOMES – ––––––––––––––––––––– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 498% Graduates employed in their chosen field 412% 43,500
within six months of graduation Graduates enrolled in graduate or professional programs Positions posted annually in USF’s job and internship database
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – ––––––––––––––––––––– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 490+ 414:1 485 41,500 413
Academic programs Student-to-faculty ratio Honors Program scholars Tutoring hours available Study abroad partner institutions and international destinations
AFFORDABILITY – ––––––––––––––––––––– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 4100%
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First-time, full-time freshmen receiving financial aid Academic scholarships awarded annually
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