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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Acceptance Rate 82.69 %
SAT Average 1,260
Tuition & Fees $14,800
($10,400)
Student Population 2,492
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,336

Academic Overview

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Campus, Rapid City, SD
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public, four-years institute located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $10,400 for South Dakota residents and $14,800 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,500 for South Dakota residents and $14,600 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,492 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 82.69% and the graduation rate is 55% last year.
The salary after graduation from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $62,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, SD Mines's tuition & fees is $10,400 for South Dakota residents and $14,800 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,500 for in-state students and $14,600 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,400$14,800
Graduate$8,500$14,600
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at SD Mines. The acceptance rate of SD Mines is 82.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 42.97%. The average graduation rate is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 5%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,336 and 75% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,492 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 82.69 %.
Acceptance Rate
82.69%
Graduation Rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 55 %
Graduation Rate
55%
Transfer-out Rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 5 %
Transfer-out Rate
5%
Retention Rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 2,492
Student Population
2,492
Student to Faculty Ratio for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,336 at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,336

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Phone605-394-2511
WEBhttps://www.sdsmt.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/Apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.sdsmt.edu/FinAid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships/Financial-Aid/Net-Price-Calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Veterans-Resource-Center/
Athleticwww.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Registrar/Consumer-Information/
Disability Servicewww.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Student-Support/Disability-Services/

Offered Degrees

SD Mines offers 57 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's210
Master's180
Doctorate (Research)90
Post-Bachelor's Certificate40
Post-Master's Certificate40

Special Learning Opportunities

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,091)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,880)

Veterans Benefits

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges