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Admission and Financial Aid

A Venture Worth Investing In

Choosing to study at the Knauss School of Business is an educational investment that will reward you for a lifetime. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs teach you in-demand industry skills and impart advanced business knowledge all while helping you nurture the leader that lies within. When you become a business student at USD, you also tap into a vast pool of resources and a tight-knit community of alumni located all around the world that will help you navigate your career path.

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Ready to apply to business school?

If you are a first-year applicant or undergraduate transfer student, submit your university application to USD’s Undergraduate Admission office. After you are admitted and begin your studies, you will be able to declare business as your major in your first year.

If you are a graduate applicant, your application will be reviewed by the Knauss School of Business’ graduate admission team. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

You’re just one step away from a new future, so don’t wait to apply!

Financial Aid

We offer many scholarships for business students thanks to the generosity of countless donors — many of whom are our very own alumni. When you apply to study at the Knauss School of Business, you are automatically considered for numerous merit-based scholarships. And there are additional opportunities you can apply for.

For more information about financial aid, including loans and grants, refer to USD’s Financial Aid office. Graduate student applicants can also chat with our graduate admission team to learn more about financial aid packages.