SDM

PUBLIC · GRADUATE

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Also known as: South Dakota Mines

📍 Rapid City, South Dakota🏛️ Urban Setting👥 2,071 Undergrads🔗 www.sdsmt.edu

Overview

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is an small public research university in Rapid City, South Dakota. It enrolls about 2,071 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 80%. Graduates earn a median of $72,257 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

80%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,245

560–660

Net Price

$20,183

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

53%

Retention

84%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$72,257

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

SAT Average

1,245

ACT Composite

24–30

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200560 – 660 (mid 50%)800

Math

200580 – 680 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

124 – 30 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,500

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$14,900

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,385

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$20,183

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$15,348
$30,001 – $48,000	$17,909
$48,001 – $75,000	$18,366
$75,001 – $110,000	$21,176
$110,001 +	$21,993

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.4%

Academics & Programs

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers programs across 8 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Engineering

73.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

9.7%

Physical Sciences

6.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

3.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

3.3%

Engineering Technologies

1.7%

Mathematics & Statistics

1.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

0.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

53%

On-Time (4yr)

24%

Retention (FT)

84%

% Earning >$25K

84%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$62,863

8 years

$66,297

10 years

$72,257

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

37.5%

White

54.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

81.8%

Black or African American

1.5%

Asian

1.9%

Hispanic / Latino

5.7%

Two or more races

2.6%

International

1.4%

Gender

Women

21.1%

Men

78.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 80%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1245.

How much does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost?

In-state tuition is $10,500, and out-of-state is $14,900. Average net price after financial aid is $20,183.

What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology known for?

Most popular programs include Engineering, Computer & Information Sciences, Physical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

The 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and 84% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.