Sanford Medical Center

1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

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
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
n/a
9:1
# Full-Time Students
28 students
215 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
679 students
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This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of South Dakota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
200 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
28 students
124 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
91 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
679 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Sanford Medical Center and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sanford Medical Center and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sanford Medical Center and the percentage of Black community college students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sanford Medical Center and the percentage of White community college students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Hawaiian
85%
80%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
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.
Diversity Score
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)
n/a
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
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$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)

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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 diversity score 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.

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