- Sanford Health is a nonprofit, integrated health care delivery system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with additional offices in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota, and Bemidji, Minnesota.
School Highlights
Sanford Medical Center serves 28 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Acceptance Rate: 11%
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Sanford Medical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Sanford Medical Center
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1894
Total Faculty
n/a
208 staff
Student Body
The student population of Sanford Medical Center has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Sanford Medical Center diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 80% over five years.
Total Enrollment
28 students
1,321 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
28 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,026 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
183 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
28 students
160 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
135 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
182 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
3%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
n/a
75%
% Hawaiian
85%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.43
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
47%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
33%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
40%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
11%
56%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Sanford Medical Center?
The acceptance rate of Sanford Medical Center is 11%, which is lower than the state average of 56%.
What is Sanford Medical Center's ranking?
Sanford Medical Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Sanford Medical Center is Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology (1.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
1.4 miles
Enrollment: 24 students
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
3.0 miles
Enrollment: 3,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,728 Out-state tuition: $4,728 Minority enrollment: 25%
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
50.5 miles
Enrollment: 2,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $5,460 Out-state tuition: $5,850 Minority enrollment: 20%
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Private not-for-profit
501 Summit
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-8158
56.7 miles
Enrollment: 17 students Acceptance rate: 35%
Avalon School of Cosmetology
Private for-profit
1428 N McMillan St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2344
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2344
57.5 miles
Enrollment: 18 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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