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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,827
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $78,487
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public college in Rapid City, SD with 2,071 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1245 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,827 per year ($17,800 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $78,487 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,539
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,312
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 38%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–660
200800
SAT Math580–680
200800
ACT Composite24–30
136
What South Dakota School of Mines and Technology looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,296
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,500
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,200
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,800
- $30–48k$16,817
- $48–75k$18,351
- $75–110k$22,117
- $110k+$23,053
Get a personal estimate with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $78,487
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,166
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,071
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 21%
- White82%
- Hispanic6%
- Black2%
- Asian2%
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology FAQ
What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate?+
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1245.
What ACT score do you need for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–30.
Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?+
In Fall 2023, 1,539 students applied to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and 1,312 were admitted; 496 enrolled.
Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology consider legacy status?+
No. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology require an essay?+
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,296 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,827.
What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 219347 · How we use this data
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