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University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

Sioux Falls, SD

Admissions Statistics

19.1%

Acceptance Rate

1,079

Applied

194

Interviewed

206

Admitted (Est.)

70

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

509
10th: 503 Median: 509 90th: 515

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: October 25, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: October 31, 2025

GPA

3.84
10th: 3.72 Median: 3.84 90th: 3.96

Minimum GPA: 3.1

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: Applicants will be provided with a link to submit their Secondary application.

Deadline: Two weeks after receiving secondary application invitation.

Fee: $35

Interview

Interview Invitations

Mid August to early September

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 5 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

What University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine Values

University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:

  • Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
  • MCAT scores
  • Clinical experience and exposure
  • Research experience
  • Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and extracurricular activities
  • Personal statement and secondary essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance

Admissions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions