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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Rapid City, South Dakota 57701-3995

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public urban institution in Rapid City, South Dakota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1245.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,257 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,380.

Established
1885
Motto
Advancing the Frontier of Innovation
Mascot
Grubby the Miner
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes at the Division II level
Division
Division II

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85%Acceptance
1245SAT Avg
2,042Students
12:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$72,257Earnings 10yr
$20,380Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1245

Reading & WritingMid: 615
560650
MathMid: 640
570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1245

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,400
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,800
Room & Board$8,800
Books & Supplies$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance$24,865
Average Net Price$20,380
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,481
$30–48K$17,330
$48–75K$20,041
$75–110K$21,496
$110K+$22,179

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,380

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,306

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,042
Gender Split
22% / 79%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 1%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.2%
Freshman Retention84.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,863
8 Years$66,297
10 Years$72,257

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,200
Men
$67,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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