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South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD
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Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD
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Rankings*
#11 in Federal Region VIII Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$10,400 South Dakota Residents
$14,800 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,633 South Dakota Residents
$12,735 Out-of-State
expensive$8,500 South Dakota Residents
$14,600 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$6,731 South Dakota Residents
$11,931 Out-of-State
More$6,336Average Financial Aid AmountLess$5,725
Admission
Higher1,260 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,080 SAT
23 ACT
Easier82.69%Acceptance RateTighter78.91%
Lower42.97%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable53.45%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller2,492Total EnrollmentLarger3,241
Smaller2,163Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger2,757
Smaller329Graduate Student PopulationLarger484
Smaller107Online Student PopulationLarger1,773
Completion & Outcomes
Higher55%Graduate RateLower48%
5%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher83%Retention RateLower74%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,091)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,880)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
176Number of faculties134
Higher$90,843Average Faculty SalaryLower$81,180
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.