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Sanford Medical Center

1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117

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Tel: (605) 333-7544

www.sanfordhealth.org

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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 98%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

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:

School Overview

Sanford Medical Center

(SD) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private not-for-profit

Public

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 0.35. The school's diversity has grown by 80% over five years.

Total Enrollment

28 students

894 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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9:1

# Full-Time Students

28 students

215 students

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# Part-Time Students

n/a

679 students

This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Sanford Medical Center.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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200 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

28 students

124 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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91 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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679 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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171 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

% White

n/a

% Hawaiian

85%

80%

% Two or more races

n/a

This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sanford Medical Center.

This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.

0.27

0.35

This chart displays the diversity score of Sanford Medical Center and the community college average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

100%

47%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Sanford Medical Center and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.1053%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

40%

84%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Sanford Medical Center and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

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$12,000

Median Debt for Dropouts

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$5,500

Acceptance Rate

11%

56%

This chart displays the percent admitted of Sanford Medical Center and the community college average percent admitted of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 28 students
Acceptance Rate: 11%
Minority enrollment: 100%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For South Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

South Dakota community colleges have a of 0.35, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.