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Enrollment Deposit

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology requires a deposit of $35 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

0.20%

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in the top 0.20% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

0.00%

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in the top 0.00% of colleges in the state of South Dakota for deposit cost. 45.45% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

0.30%

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in the top 0.30% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% ofpublic colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology educates a diverse community of 2,492 students, with 2,163 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 329 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

2,492


Total Undergraduates

2,163

Total Graduates

329


Full-Time vs Part-Time

77% Full-Time

23% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a 83% acceptance rate. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1260 and the average ACT score is 26.


Acceptance Rate

83%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

25%

Total Score

400

1600

11601378

Reading and Writing

200

800

570680

Math

200

800

590698

ACT

Students submitting ACT

78%

Composite Score

0

36

2329

English

0

36

2129

Math

0

36

2429

Location

Located in Rapid City, SD, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

Rapid City


County

Pennington County


State

South Dakota


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

About

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology features a student-focused approach with a 12 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


Cost

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $21,124 with 75% of students receiving financial assistance including 16% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$21,124


Received Aid

75%


Pell Recipients

16%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $10,400

Out-of-State: $14,800

Demographics

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with NaN% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
1,647 (76%)
Women
516 (24%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
73 (3%)
18-19
856 (40%)
20-21
661 (31%)
22-24
419 (19%)
Over 25
154 (7%)

Outcomes

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 50% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

50%

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