2014 USF View Book

Majors with

placement: 4Accounting 4Biology Chemistry 4 4Computer Science 4Entrepreneurialship 4Exercise Science 4History 4Media Studies 4Music 4Political Science 4Pyschology 4Radiological Technology 4Spanish 4Sports Management 4Social Science 4Social Work 4Theology

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

organizations visit campus and attend job fairs annually.

97% of USF grads find employment in their chosen fields within six months of graduation.

23% of graduates enroll in graduate or professional programs.

431% medical-related 425% human services or

theology 16% business 4 414% education 410% law 44% liberal arts

Kayci Huslig ‘14 Biology and Chemistry Double Major University of Kansas Medical School

Recent USF grads are enrolled in

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS at the following institutions:

MEDICAL-RELATED PROGRAMS: 4Howard University College of Dentistry 4Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences 4Northwestern Health Sciences University 4University of Iowa 4University of Minnesota 4University of Nebraska 4University of South Dakota

LAW PROGRAMS: 4University of Minnesota 4University of Saint Thomas 4University of South Dakota 4Duke Divinity School Fuller Theological Seminary 4 4Princeton Theological Seminary

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THEOLOGY PROGRAMS:

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

IDEA LAB utilizes IdeaPaint, Node Chairs and an 80-inch TV outfitted with a Web camera to stimulate students’ creativity and innovation.

Cassandra Swenson ‘14 Art Major Spring 2013 Study Abroad Handong Global Univ.

South Korea

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES are available at partnership universities in South Africa, Greece, Korea and Puerto Rico or in one of 10 Council for Christian Colleges and Universities semester-abroad programs.

15OO free tutoring hours provided annually.

4More than 8O USF STUDENTS are enrolled in the Honors Program.

4More than 4OO STUDENTS each semester achieve a GPA of 3.5 4

or greater on a 4.0 scale.

60 GRADUATE PROGRAMS nationwide enrolled USF [ PAGE 4 ]

4More than graduates in the past three years.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Fredrikson School of Education

MAJORS Fine Arts

Art Communication Studies and Theatre Music Music Ministry

Humanities

English Spanish Theology and Philosophy Theology and Youth Ministry

Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary

Nursing Nursing

Natural Sciences

Applied Mathematics Applied Mathematics for Engineering Biology Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Exercise Science Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Paramedic Technology Radiologic Technology

Social Sciences

Criminal Justice History Media Studies Political Science/History Psychology Social Science Social Work Sociology

Art Education Biology Secondary Education Certification Communication Studies and Theatre Secondary Education Certification Elementary Education English Secondary Education Certification History Secondary Education Certification Mathematics Secondary Education Certification Music Education Spanish Education Special Education

Vucurevich School of Business Accounting Business Administration Entrepreneurial Studies Professional Accounting and Business Administration Sports Management

MINORS Accounting Art Biblical Studies Biology Chemistry Comm. Studies and Theatre Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood/Kindgrtn Economics English English Language Learner Entrepreneurial Studies Finance History Leadership Management Marketing Mathematics Music Political Science Reading Sociology Spanish Theology World Languages

ASSOCIATE DEGREES Business Administration Child Development Interdisciplinary Paramedic Technology Radiologic Technology Social Science

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Chiropractic Science Dentistry Law Medicine Mortuary Science Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Occupational Therapy Veterinary Medicine

CAREER CONCENTRATIONS Coaching Sports Medicine

Recent USF grads are enjoying careers as: 4Accountant 4Amachi Case Specialist 4Athletic Director 4Clinical Research Manager 4Elementary Education Teacher

SD Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network Undergraduate Research Conference Honors Program Independent Study Internships

4Senior Manager 4Senior Underwriting Associate 4Senior Operations Manager 4Senior Program Manager 4Social Worker 4Tax Associate 4Team Leader of Operations 4Youth Counselor 4Youth Director 4Youth Minister

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ENGAGE IN RESEARCH

4Exercise Specialist 4Financial Crime Specialist 4Health Facilities Supervisor 4Human Resources Generalist 4Internet Marketing Specialist 4Managing Analyst II 4Market Research Analyst 4Marketing Coordinator 4Mental Health Associate 4News Producer 4Operations Manager 4Patrol Officer 4Programmer Analyst 4Project Manager Consultant 4Purchasing Agent 4Purchasing Director 4RN

You CAN afford a private, Christian education.

WHAT’S THE NET COST?

$32,180* Tuition and room and board**

–- $22,072 Average first-time, full-time freshman financial aid package

$10,108 NET COST***

* **

***

The costs for 2015-16 will be available in November 2015.

Estimate is for double-occupancy rate in a traditional residence hall.

Individual financial aid packages, which include loans, depend on a family’s FAFSA results and resources.

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

$23 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID is awarded annually.

4More than 5OO STUDENTS receive academic scholarships annually.

4More than 38O STUDENTS receive performance scholarships annually.

4More than 4OO STUDENTS receive endowed scholarships annually.

4More than 315 PART-TIME CAMPUS JOBS are available annually. [ PAGE 8 ]

4More than

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

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

AMOUNT

Salsbury Academic Scholarship

SAT

$60,000 34 1510

($15,000 anually)

Board of Trustees Academic Scholarship $56,000

ACT

($14,000 anually)

30

1320

GPA 3.9 3.8

President’s Academic Scholarship

$48,000 27 1210

3.7

Provost’s Academic Scholarship

$40,000 25 1130

3.5

$34,000 21 980

3.0

$26,000 20 940

2.8

($12,000 anually)

USF Achievement Scholarship

USF Recognition Scholarship

($10,000 anually) ($8,500 anually) ($6,500 anually)

Sullivan Youth Ministry Scholarship* $20,000

2.75

Lillibridge Entrepreneurial Scholarship* $10,000

24

3.0

South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship* $5,000

24

3.0

Dakota Corps Scholarship*

24

2.8

($5,000 anually) ($2,500 anually)

($1,000 per year for first 3 years, $2,000 for 4th year)

Full Tuition

1090

1090

* This scholarship is offered to students who meet qualification criteria. For more information, visit usiouxfalls.edu/finaid.

PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNT Music Theatre Art Athletics

CRITERIA

$500-$4000 Audition or evaluation with USF Music Dept. $500-$4000 Evaluation by USF Theatre Dept. $1,000-$2,000 Complete an art portfolio/Art Dept. evaluation Amounts Vary Determined by coaches

Ask students what they love most about USF, and you’ll hear a reoccurring theme:

COMMUNITY LIVING THE COUGAR LIFE! We offer more than 100 student clubs, organizations and activities.

Residence Halls: traditional, pod-style and apartments.

Campus security.

Campus-wide Wi-Fi.

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PERFORMING ARTS Students from every academic major participate in music and theatre.

4Summer Olympics: USF students’ favorite pastime.

NCAA DII ATHLETICS 4Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference 4Men’s Sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf and track and field 4Women’s Sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball

service opportunities annually.

More than

Serve Sioux Falls and South Dakota: The Banquet, Volunteers of America, Habitat for Humanity, Southeastern Behavioral Health, mentor programs, churches, assisted living centers, state penitentiary and Native American reservations.

More than

students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends made a difference in the world through Feed My Starving Children MobilePack,TM packaging 108,864 meals in six hours.

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You’ll mature personally, spiritually and intellectually.

Recent international service destinations:

AFRICA, HAITI, INDIA, JAMAICA AND MEXICO.

CULTURE FOR SERVICE MEANS: 4Prayer and biblical discussions integrated into classrooms 4Chapel – Tuesday, 10 a.m. All welcome.

4Weekly residence hall bible studies 4Prayer Group – on-campus, student-led ministry 4Worship Team 4Pazaz Worship Dance Team 4Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4Campus Crusade for Christ 4InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Emma Mogen ‘13 Nursing Major Registered Nurse Sanford Children’s Hospital

85% of graduates start their careers in South Dakota.

Fargo

245 M I L E S

Mpls/St Paul 240 M I L E S

Rapid City 350 M I L E S

In Sioux Falls you won’t look far for ways to gain experience and confirm your major through part-time employment, job shadows, internships and volunteer opportunities.

Denver

Omaha

Chicago

180 M I L E S

560 M I L E S

650 M I L E S

Kansas City 360 M I L E S

TOP EMPLOYERS OF USF STUDENTS:

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4 Area school districts 4 Area churches 4 Avera McKennan Hospital 4 Financial institutions 4 Sanford Health 4 Social work/Behavioral health institutions 4 State of South Dakota

With a population of 150,000, Sioux Falls offers the amenities of a big city with the atmosphere of a friendly and safe Midwestern town. Enjoy a variety of shopping venues and restaurants, an extensive park system, semi-professional sports and a regionally-acclaimed fine arts scene.

AT A GLANCE 4Founded: 1883 4Church Affiliation: American Baptist, U.S.A. Sioux Falls, S.D. 4Location: 4Total Headcount: 1,500

OUTCOMES 497%

USF graduates who found employment within their major or chosen field within six months of graduation.

42,500 Positions posted annually in Cougar Careers,

USF’s job and internship database.

4275

Employers who visit campus and attend job fairs annually.

ACADEMICS 488 415:1 41,500 414

2014-15 CAMPUS PREVIEW DAYS

Free tutoring hours provided annually.

4Friday, September 26 4Friday, October 17 4Monday, November 10 4Friday, April 24

Study abroad partner institutions and international destinations.

ACCEPTED STUDENT DAYS

Academic programs.

Student-to-faculty ratio.

AFFORDABILITY 4$23 million Financial aid awarded annually.

First-time, full-time freshmen who receive 4100%

financial aid.

4500+

Academic scholarships awarded annually.

SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT:

4Monday, February 16 4Friday, March 27

MAKE YOUR OWN VISIT

Can’t make an above date?

No problem. Contact Admissions to schedule your personal campus visit.

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