University of South Dakota

About Us

The University of South Dakota (USD) is the state’s designated liberal arts university and offers various undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, including abundant research opportunities. USD’s basic and applied research and creative scholarly activities support a vibrant South Dakota economy, including analytical support for state and regional economic development initiatives.

The University of South Dakota’s main campus in Vermillion is the state’s oldest postsecondary institution and serves as the flagship of the state university system.

USD is the only university in South Dakota to offer professional degree programs in law, medicine, audiology, physical therapy and physician assistant studies.