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University of South DakotaVermillion, SD
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South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$9,432 South Dakota Residents
$12,942 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$10,400 South Dakota Residents
$14,800 Out-of-State
cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents
$12,768 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$8,500 South Dakota Residents
$14,600 Out-of-State
More$6,850Average Financial Aid AmountLess$6,336
Admission
Lower1,185 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,260 SAT
26 ACT
Easier99.46%Acceptance RateTighter82.69%
Lower29.82%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable42.97%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger9,856Total EnrollmentSmaller2,492
Larger7,132Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller2,163
Larger2,724Graduate Student PopulationSmaller329
Larger3,288Online Student PopulationSmaller107
Completion & Outcomes
Higher57%Graduate RateLower55%
Higher25%Transfer-out RateLower5%
Lower82%Retention RateHigher83%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,091)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,880)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty12 to 1
636Number of faculties176
Lower$78,836Average Faculty SalaryHigher$90,843
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.