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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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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:

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

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

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Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2023	28	1,189
2022	28	1,189
2018	23	1,050
2013	26	1,481
2012	28	1,467
2011	27	1,429
2010	26	1,306
2009	26	1,306
2008	28	1,119
2007	28	1,115

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

12:1

# Full-Time Students

28 students

295 students

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Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2023	28	215
2022	28	215
2018	23	303
2013	26	872
2012	28	903
2011	27	1,032
2010	26	848
2009	26	848
2008	28	812
2007	28	829

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# Part-Time Students

n/a

1,026 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate

n/a

183 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

28 students

160 students

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Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2023	28	124
2022	28	124
2018	23	303
2013	26	1,481
2012	28	1,467
2011	27	1,429
2010	26	848
2009	26	848
2008	28	1,119
2007	28	1,115

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# 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

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2023	7%	2%
2022	2%	44%
2013	4%	3%
2012	4%	5%
2011	4%	4%

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% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2022)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2022	1%	7%
2018	1%	63%

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% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2023	4%	5%
2013	4%	4%
2012	4%	8%
2011	4%	5%

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% White

n/a

75%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2013)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2013	93%	87%
2012	92%	83%
2011	92%	84%
2010	100%	75%
2009	100%	75%
2008	100%	89%
2007	100%	85%

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% Hawaiian

85%

% Two or more races

n/a

% Unknown races

n/a

0.27

0.43

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2023	0.27	0.35
2018	0.16	0.86
2017	0.16	0.00
2013	0.13	0.23
2012	0.15	0.31
2011	0.15	0.27

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

100%

47%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2007-2010)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2010	100%	47%
2008	100%	75%
2007	100%	65%

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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%

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Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2010)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2010	40%	84%
2009	40%	55%
2008	29%	85%
2007	57%	85%

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Median Debt for Graduates

n/a

$12,000

Median Debt for Dropouts

n/a

$5,500

Acceptance Rate

11%

56%

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Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2007-2010)
Year	Sanford Medical Center	South Dakota
2010	11%	56%
2009	11%	56%
2008	12%	55%
2007	10%	55%

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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.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

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 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.