South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public 4-year institution in Rapid City, SD. It enrolls about 2,492 students and admits roughly 85% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Rapid City, SD 57701 |
| County | Pennington County |
| Enrollment | 2,492 |
| Acceptance rate | 85% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,539 / 1,312 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $14,800 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 58% |
| Transfer-out rate | 3% |
| Full-time retention rate | 84% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $20,243 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 23–29 |
| Website | https://www.sdsmt.edu/ |
| Phone | 6053942511 |
Admissions
About 1,539 students applied and 1,312 were admitted. Of those admitted, 496 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,400 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $14,800. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,243 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,481 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,330 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,041 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,496 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,179 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 459 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 58% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in Rapid City, SD, Pennington County. Its coordinates are 44.0754, -103.2058.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
About 85% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,539 applicants.
How much does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,400 for in-state students and $14,800 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
About 2,492 students are enrolled.