Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota
#9 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
Founded in 1907, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is a Public school located in Sioux Falls, SD.
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is ranked 9th in Expensive Medical School Tuition.
The following statements briefly introduce Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 509 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 3.85 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is $84,417 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 6.60% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 293 medical school students have enrolled to Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is $37,048 for South Dakota residents and $84,417 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 3.61% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota's tuition is 29.72% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the average tuition of South Dakota medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of South Dakota is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $25,430.
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Tuition & Fees | $37,048 | $84,417 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| South Dakota Public Medical School Average | $37,048 | $84,417 |
| Living Costs | $25,430 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $9,432 | $12,942 |
| Graduate Program | $7,118 | $12,768 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 509. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.85 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota | 509 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| South Dakota Medical Schools | 508 |
| GPA - Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota | 3.85 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| South Dakota Medical Schools | 3.79 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 6.60% where 1,076 applicants have applied to and 71 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at USD School of Medicine is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 1,076 | 129 (12.0%) |
947 (88.0%) |
549 (51.0%) |
523 (48.6%) |
| Enrolled | 71 | 56 (78.9%) |
15 (21.1%) |
31 (43.7%) |
40 (56.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.60% | 43.40% | 1.58% | 5.66% | 7.65% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| South Dakota Medical Schools | 6.60% | 43.39% | 1.58% | 5.65% | 7.64% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 71 first-time students have enrolled in Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota.By residency, 78.9% of new students is South Dakota residents and 21.1% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 56.3% of enrolled students is women and 43.7% is men students.
A total of 293 students have enrolled to Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota. By gender, there are 136 male and 157 female students at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 293 |
| Men Students | 136 |
| Women Students | 157 |
| First-time Students | 71 |