Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota

Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, also known as USD School of Medicine, is located in Sioux Falls, SD, founded in 1907. The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is $34,373 for South Dakota residents and $79,203 for others for the academic year 2023-2024.
Of the 1,117 applicants, 71 were matriculated, and the acceptance rate is 6.36% at USD School of Medicine. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.82 and the average MCAT score is 508.

2024 Doctor of Medicine M.D. Degree Program Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is $34,373 for South Dakota residents and $79,203 for others for the academic year 2023-2024. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs. For major programs other than medical school at University of South Dakota, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for others.
The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $14,007 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $16,932 when a student lives off-campus.
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota 2024 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Doctor of Medicine M.D. Degree Program$34,373$79,203
General College Costs
Undergraduate Program$9,432$12,942
Graduate Program$7,118$12,768
On-Campus Room & Board$9,060
On-Campus Living Expense$4,947
Off-Campus Room & Board$10,501
Off-Campus Living Expense$6,431

GPA and MCAT Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is 3.82 and the average MCAT score is 508. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of all medical schools as well as South Dakota medical schools.
The MCAT score of Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is lower than the average MCAT of other medical schools.
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Average GAP and MCAT scores
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South DakotaSouth Dakota Medical SchoolsAll Medical Schools
GPA3.823.8203.770
MCAT Scores508508.0512.1

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,117 students applied to USD School of Medicine and 71 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 6.36%.
213 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 24.54%. (The interviewee data is based on 2022-2023 data.)
Of the 71 matriculants, 50.7% are male and 49.3% are female. By legal residency, 73.2% of matriculants are South Dakota residents and 26.8% are out-of-state residents.
USD School of Medicine Admission Stats
Number of Students / Percentage
Applicants1,117
Interview Invited213
Enrolled (First-year Students)71
Acceptance Rate6.36%
Interview Invitation Rate24.54%
Total Enrollment280
Men141
Women139

Directory & Accreditation Information

Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota was founded in 1907. Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota is located in Health Science Center, 1400 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57069.
There are 280 students at medical school - 141 men and 139 women. Last year, 71 students have enrolled newly to Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota.
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Directory Information
NameSanford School of Medicine
Medical Schools at University of South Dakota
AddressHealth Science Center, 1400 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57069
School Webhttps://www.usd.edu/medicine
Founded1907
LCME Accreditation
StatusFull
Next Survey Year2025-26
Initial year of AccreditationOn or prior to 1942

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