PARENT GUIDE

// KNOWLEDGE THAT WORKS

Holly Kelly ‘12 // Biology MajorFloor Coordinator and STEM InstructorWashington Pavilion of Arts and Science

placement rates in more than half of USF’s majors.

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460+ graduate programs nationwide enrolled USF

graduates in the past three years.

421% of graduatesenroll in graduate or professional schools.

497% of USF grads find employment in their chosen

fields within six months of graduation.

// DYNAMIC PROFESSORSusiouxfalls.edu/adm

issions/academics

USF FACULTY WILL: // STRETCH STUDENTS’ INTELLECT – Study Abroad, Honors Program, Faculty-led Research, Interim Travel

// ENCOURAGE THEIR CREATIVITY – Undergraduate Research Conference, Senior Showcases

// IGNITE THEIR PASSION – Community Service, Internships, Student Teaching, Nursing Clinicals, Social Work Field Placements

// TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES – USF alumni span the globe, leaving their footprints in impactful ways by their service to humankind and profession.

TOP 10 MAJORS––––––––––––––––––––––1. Business Administration2. Nursing3. Elementary Education4. Exercise Science5. Biology6. Psychology7. Radiologic Technology8. Theology9. Accounting/Professional Accounting10. Sports Management

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// A SMART INVESTMENT

“Many students and their parents believe earning a college degree at a private university like USF is out of reach. It’s not! Our affordable tuition makes USF the best value for Christian higher education in the region.”Aimee VanderFeen // Director of Admissions

of first-time, full-time freshmen receive financial aid.

Are you eligible for a scholarship?

4SCHOLARSHIP CALCULATOR at usiouxfalls.edu/scholarshipcalculator

What’s your net tuition cost?

4NET COST CALCULATOR at usiouxfalls.edu/netcost

FACT:The average debt for bachelor’s degree recipients at independent colleges and universities is $19,500 – less than the price of a modest car.*

* The Council of Independent Colleges

ACADEMIC SUPPORT414:1 student-to-faculty ratio

41,500 free tutoring hours provided annually

4The Academic Success Network supports the mission of USF by offering centralized student support services.

CAREER PREPARATION43,500 positions are posted each year in Cougar Careers, USF’s job and internship database.

4275 employers visit campus and attend job fairs annually.

“People believe in what they are teaching at USF.

There is a spirit behind the education that you don’t find everywhere.”

Irene Samaniego ’15 // Media Studies and Spanish Double Major

// ADVISOR • TEACHER • MENTORWhat’s your net tuition cost?

4NET COST CALCULATOR at usiouxfalls.edu/netcost

// CULTURE FOR SERVICE450 service opportunities are offered annually, including domestic and international destinations.

4Spiritual growth happens through chapel, Bible studies, prayer groups and daily interactions with professors and peers.

475% of students enroll in January Interim, an optional one-month term that offers opportunities to travel with a class, study abroad, pick up needed credits and serve others.

“The service ethic doesn’t work well when delegated only to Campus Ministries. I am often greatly inspired by my colleagues and how they are integrating service learning into everything they do.”Dennis Thum // USF Dean of Chapel

of USF students participate in service projects throughout their USF experiences.

// Nursing Mission Work Haiti

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ics

Sayre Bedinger ‘12// Media Studies Major

Music Pastor, Celebrate Church

of graduates report that USFhelped them achieve their

career goals.

With a population of 160,000, Sioux Falls — a top-ranked city for business and economic development — offers the amenities of a big city with the atmosphere of a friendly and safe Midwestern town.

// CAMPUS LIFE

TOP 10 MAJORS––––––––––––––––––––––1. Business Administration2. Nursing3. Elementary Education4. Exercise Science5. Biology6. Psychology7. Radiologic Technology8. Theology9. Accounting/Professional Accounting10. Sports Management

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A PLACE TO BELONG// NCAA DII ATHLETICS 4Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

// FINE ARTS 4Students from every major participate in the performing arts through vocal and instrumental ensembles, theatre productions and Madrigal performances.

// 24/7 CAMPUS SECURITY 4Department led by former South Dakota state trooper

4Well-lit parking lots with security cameras

4Campus Walk Program

4Mass Notification System

// RESIDENTIAL LIFE & FELLOWSHIP 4Six residence halls

4100+ clubs, organizations and activities

4Campus traditions like USF Olympics, Hunger Games and Price is RIght

4Bible studies, prayer groups, worship teams, Chapel and service projects