South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Rapid City, SD

$7,740

Avg in-state tuition

$12,120

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a small public school located on an urban campus in Rapid City, South Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,146, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The school offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,740, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,120.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

86% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 24-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1155-1355

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

84%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

81%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

Black

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

25%

Socio-economic diversity

20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

2,079

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 18% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,740 $12,120
Graduate $8,320 $16,300

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $2,050
On-campus room and board $7,980
On-campus other expenses $4,400
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,400
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,400

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,170 $26,550
Off-campus without family $24,590 $28,970
Off-campus with family $14,190 $18,570

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

26%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

20%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,654
State Grant Aid $1,207
Institution Grant Aid $4,264
Pell Grant Aid $4,205

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$56k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.