University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, South Dakota. Â They also have multiple campuses throughout the state. Â Their nursing program offers an LPN to RN program at the Watertown campus. Â Otherwise, they offer a BSN program, an accelerated BSN program and an RN to BSN program, which is offered online. Â The programs are offered at most of their campuses.
The nursing school at University of South Dakota is a public institution located in Vermillion, South Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.
Degree types you can earn at University of South Dakota include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in South Dakota, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 47.40% and for BSN programs is 55.85%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.
Out of 13 nursing schools in South Dakota, the nursing program at University of South Dakota ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #184. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 63.32%, giving the University of South Dakota an overall grade of D.
Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of South Dakota
- Grade: D
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 63.32%
- South Dakota State Rank: 4
- National Rank: 184
Best Online Nursing Programs for South Dakota Students
In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare South Dakota Nursing School Rankings
Compare South Dakota Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs | "26" | "26" |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 47.40% | 55.85% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range | 32.10% to 62.70% | 26.09% to 65.00% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for South Dakota | BSN Rankings for South Dakota |
University of South Dakota
Pass Rate

- 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD - 57069-2390
- (605) 658-6200

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (D) 63.32%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor
University Information
Total Faculty: 438
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,432
Book and Supplies: $1,200
Percent Received Aid: 92%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,495
Percent Admitted: 91%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 40%
Graduation Rate: 60%
Cities in South Dakota Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Vermillion or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in South Dakota? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in South Dakota: Brookings, Kyle, Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Sisseton, Vermillion and Yankton
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Additional Nursing Programs in South Dakota
- Augustana University
- Dakota Wesleyan University
- Mount Marty College
- National American University
- National American University-Sioux Falls
- Oglala Lakota College
- Presentation College
- Sinte Gleska University
- Sisseton Wahpeton College
- South Dakota State University
- Southeast Technical Institute
- University of Sioux Falls
- University of South Dakota
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics