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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Dakota

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
79.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹13,99,587Out-of-state
Students
2,071Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (South Dakota Mines, SD Mines, or SDSM&T) is a public university in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and was founded in 1885. South Dakota Mines offers bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Admissions planning estimate

79.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 44.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 85.25%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 85.3% (1,312/1,539; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

80 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,565
Offered a place 1,250
Enrolled 475

38% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1140-1340
4001600
ACT composite24-30
136

What a year costs

₹24,51,625 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹13,99,587
  • Housing₹8,73,568
  • Books & supplies₹1,78,471
Sticker price ₹24,51,625
After aid (average) ₹18,95,829

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,86,286
Out-of-state ₹13,99,587

Average aid awarded: ₹6,31,035 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.1%
Retention
53%
Graduation
62%
Get financial aid
65%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 81.8%
Hispanic 5.7%
Unknown 4.1%
Multiracial 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Native American 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - other
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Geological/Geophysical Engineeringbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Metallurgical Engineeringbachelor
Mining and Mineral Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate79.87%
Total Applicants1565
Admitted Applicants1250
Enrolled Applicants475
Application Fee₹1,973
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1140
SAT Composite 75th %1340
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,86,286
Out-of-State Tuition₹13,99,587
Average Housing Cost₹8,73,568
Books & Supplies₹1,78,471
Average Net Price₹18,95,829
Students Receiving Aid62%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,31,035
Out-of-State Students65%

Student Body Diversity

African American1.45%
Asian1.88%
Hispanic5.7%
White81.75%
Multiracial2.61%
Native American1.06%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International1.35%
Unknown Race4.1%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate52.95%
Retention Rate84.09%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates2071

Contact

Street Address501 E Saint Joseph St
ZIP Code57701
Phone(605) 394-2414
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/