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University of South Dakota

The University of South Dakota (USD) is a public university in Vermillion, South Dakota, known for strong programs in nursing, business, education, law, and the liberal arts plus a traditional‑college‑style campus along the Missouri River. Students often rave about the small‑school feel on a 274‑acre campus, active student organizations, theatre‑and‑arts programming, Native‑American‑cultural engagement, and the friendly, close‑knit community in the river‑valley town.

State

South Dakota

Student Population

9,900

Acceptance Rate

98–99%

GPA Range

3.1–4.0

SAT Range

950–1250

Common Majors

nursing/registered nurse, business administration, psychology, liberal arts

“University of South Dakota feels like a friendly, riverside campus where you can study in strong nursing and business programs, join lots of clubs and Coyote events, and still be part of a small Midwestern town, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 150‑plus organizations and student‑centered classes made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,432 / $12,942

Conference

Summit League

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.2

Avg Women's Scores

75.8

Men's Team Notes

USD men posted 285-280-285 (-14) at home events and fourth-place finishes at Redbird Invitational on Upper Pointe Golf Course. Steady scoring led by low rounds fueled top showings at NDSU Invitational on Oxbow Country Club through birdie opportunities amid Midwest winds and challenging Summit League fields.

Women's Team Notes

Coyotes women averaged 303.15 per round with 290 low, claiming second at Redbird Invitational and NDSU Invitational on Oxbow Country Club plus third at Diane Thomason Invitational on Finkbine Golf Course. Ella Greenberg's 74.31 average paced top-5s via resilient par saves across Upper Plains tournaments.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Grant Campbell

Women's Coach

Brett Bennett

Men's Email

Grant.O.Campbell@usd.edu

Women's Email

brett.bennett@usd.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Grant Campbell serves as head men's golf coach for the University of South Dakota Coyotes in the Summit League. He guides the program with assistant Logan Hamak, focusing on competitive scheduling like the Husker Invitational and regional tournaments. Under Campbell, the team builds toward NCAA regional contention through targeted recruiting and performance in Midwest matchups.

Women's Coach Bio

Brett Bennett is head women's golf coach at USD, reachable at 605-658-5651. He oversees the program with graduate assistant Carys Baek, emphasizing Summit League success and student-athlete development in Vermillion. Bennett's leadership supports athletic excellence alongside academics in the DakotaDome athletic hub.

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