# South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SD. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/south-dakota-school-of-mines-and-technology

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 80% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,539 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,312 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 560–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 580–680 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 24–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $26,296 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,827 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,800 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,817 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,351 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,117 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,053 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,071 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 52% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $78,487 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,166 (FY2024) |

## What South Dakota School of Mines and Technology considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 219347. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology