The University of South Dakota is located in the town of Vermillion, approximately 40-miles from the Iowa border and Sioux City. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs all within different educational areas. Undergraduates can choose majors that include accounting, health sciences, art, computer science, education and law. Graduate students can join South Dakota's largest graduate school and choose from more than 62 graduate and professional degrees. The university also offers first-year students dormitory residence halls or relatively inexpensive apartments that are within walking distance from the town's center.
The University of South Dakota
414 East Clark St.
Vermillion, SD 57069
877-269-6837
usd.edu
The University of Minnesota is located in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and is approximately 200 miles north of Iowa. The university also features over 4,000 faculty members that teach a diverse range of degrees and courses. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral students can join over 15 college departments that include dentistry, law, biological sciences, nursing, pharmacy and science and engineering. The University of Minnesota's campus community offers students a variety of clubs and social organizations that range from karate to jazz ensembles. The university is nationally accredited and is governed by a 12-member board of regents.
The University of Minnesota
231 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-5000
umn.edu
The University of Nebraska Omaha is located approximately 150 miles southwest of Des Moines and operates as the state of Nebraska's largest metropolitan university. The school's curriculum contains over 200 programs that feature a smaller school atmosphere, all within a city that provides its graduates with internship, employment and entertainment opportunities. The University of Nebraska offers bachelor's, master's and professional degree programs and encourages its students to participate in campus life. Many clubs, organizations and social committees can be found on the campus, as well as a large student and counseling center, student employment agency and an honor's program.
The University of Nebraska Omaha
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182
402-554-2800
unomaha.com