Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 29.5 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.4
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9.6
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.5
- MCAT Writing Sample: N
Address: 1400 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone Number: (605) 677-6886
Email: usdsmsa@usd.edu
Website: http://www.usd.edu/med/md
Admissions: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Paul C. Bunger, Ph.D.
Application fee
$35
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
11/20
Regular application acceptance notification ends
03/15
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
419 applied, 144 interviewed, 71 were accepted, 54 enrolled
In-state admissions data
115 applied, 104 interviewed, 60 were accepted, 46 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
304 applied, 40 interviewed, 11 were accepted, 8 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
177 applied, 61 interviewed, 32 were accepted, 23 enrolled
Minority admissions data
76 applied, 12 interviewed, 4 were accepted, 1 enrolled
International admissions data
7 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.68
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.1
Average biological MCAT score
10.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.9
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.9
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
42.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
10.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
3.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
27.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Carol Hemmingson
Financial aid phone
(605) 677-5112
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $20,700, Out-of-state: $48,445
Required fees
$5,094
Room and board
$16,449
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
100%
Percent of students receiving loans
94%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
91%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$129,241
Ranking: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
31
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.3
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.7
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$12.6
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$35.04
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
52
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.0
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
36.5%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.68
Average MCAT score
10.1
Acceptance rate
16.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.7:1
Total medical school enrollment
213
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data