About Physics in University of South Dakota
Students graduating with a B.S. in physics are expected to speak and write well, possess critical thinking skills and have an interdisciplinary perspective that will serve them well in all aspects of their lives.
Students majoring in physics take a traditional undergraduate physics curriculum that includes courses in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, optics and electronics. Students can also choose to specialize in applied physics.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 71
- PTE : 48
University of South Dakota Highlights
| College Type |
Public Research university |
| Foundation |
1862 |
| Annual Endowment |
$264.1 million |
| Location |
Vermillion, South Dakota, USA |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Enrollment |
9920 UG: 7103 Graduate: 2356 |
| Acceptance Rate |
86.4% |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, Online |
| Admission Intake |
Fall and Spring |
| Academic Pattern |
Semester-based |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Financial Aids and Bursaries |
| Helpdesk |
Tel: 1-877-269-6837 Email: admissions@usd.edu |
University of South Dakota Cost and Expenses
The following table shows the estimated undergraduate cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year, which includes a variety of expenses:
| Expense Type |
Estimated Cost |
| Tuition & Fees |
12,807 USD |
| Housing |
4,280 USD |
| Meals |
3751 USD |
| Books, supplies and insurance |
2000 USD |
| Total |
22,838 USD |
