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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a small, public institution located in Rapid City, sd. Founded in 1885, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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4 Year, Public
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2,170 undergraduates
cost $10,400 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.3%
SAT score average 1245
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.57
Application fee $20
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is known for one of its top majors: Mechanical Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Mechanical Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Civil Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,800
Books & supplies $1,900
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $26,100
Average financial aid package $14,262
Estimated cost $11,838 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,800
Books & supplies $1,900
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $30,500
Average financial aid package $14,262
Estimated cost $16,238 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,170, with gender binary students split 79% male and 22% female.

Total enrollment

2,492

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
78%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, students love their eSports 144. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
phone 6053942511
address https://www.sdsmt.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Esports 144

Asme (american society of mechanical engineers)

Skid snowboard club 115

Aiche 107

Asce 105

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in Rapid City, sd.

What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 

The acceptance rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

The average high school GPA for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students was 3.57.

How much does it cost for 4 years at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $104,400.

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