#8 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 8th 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 508 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 3.82 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is $79,203 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 6.36% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.35%.
  • Total 280 medical school students have enrolled to Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is $34,373 for South Dakota residents and $79,203 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is is same as the previous year rate (2023). Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota's tuition is 29.41% 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.
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota 2024 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Tuition & Fees$34,373$79,203
U.S. Public Medical School Average$39,216$61,203
South Dakota Public Medical School Average$34,373$79,203
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 508. 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 3.82 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota508
U.S. Medical Schools512
South Dakota Medical Schools508
GPA - Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota3.82
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
South Dakota Medical Schools3.82

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 6.36% where 1,117 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 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
South DakotaOther StateMenWomen
Applicants1,117 126
(11.3%)
991
(88.7%)
570
(51.0%)
542
(48.5%)
Enrolled71 52
(73.2%)
19
(26.8%)
36
(50.7%)
35
(49.3%)
Acceptance Rate6.36% 41.20% 1.92% 6.32% 6.46%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
South Dakota Medical Schools6.36% 41.18% 1.92% 6.32% 6.46%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 71 first-time students have enrolled in Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota.By residency, 73.2% of new students is South Dakota residents and 26.8% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 49.3% of enrolled students is women and 50.7% is men students.
A total of 280 students have enrolled to Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota. By gender, there are 141 male and 139 female students at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota.
2024 Student Population at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota
2024
Total Enrollment280
Men Students141
Women Students139
First-time Students71