PrivateUrbanKairos University
North American Baptist Seminary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
Kairos University is a private urban institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 36 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
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News & Alerts
Kairos University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions Intel
Acceptance Rate
74.3%
Trend
Yield Rate
35.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (10)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1931, the seminary became known as the German Baptist Seminary, and in 1945, it changed its name to North American Baptist Seminary.
- •In 1949, the seminary relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in order to be more centrally located to its constituents.
- •The name was changed from North American Baptist Seminary to Sioux Falls Seminary on May 18, 2007.
- •In July 2009, the seminary moved into a new, environmentally friendly campus in central Sioux Falls, nestled on the eastern edge of the Augustana University campus.
- •In 2014, Sioux Falls Seminary launched the Kairos Project, a competency-based theological education (CBTE) initiative inviting collaborative theological institutions to join a new network.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average