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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota Mines
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701-3995
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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
85%Acceptance
1245SAT Avg
2,042Students
12:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$72,257Earnings 10yr
$20,380Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate85.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1245
Reading & WritingMid: 615
560650
MathMid: 640
570670
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2329
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
Programs (61)
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
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia