Founded in 1907, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, also known as Sanford School of Medicine or USD School of Medicine, is a public medical school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Last year, 70 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 287.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to USD School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 81.4% of last year's enrolled students were South Dakota residents. State-funded medical schools, like USD School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to South Dakota state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The 2025 tuition & fees at USD School of Medicine is $34,373 for South Dakota residents and $79,203 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $59,803 for South Dakota residents and $104,633 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of matriculants is 509 and the average GPA is 3.85 at USD School of Medicine. Of the total 1,079 applicants, 70 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 6.49% at USD School of Medicine.
Sanford School of Medicine obtained LCME accreditation On or prior to 1942 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2025-26.
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Directory Information
