South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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About

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public four-year college in Rapid City, SD, enrolling about 2,071 students.

It admits 80% of applicants. Admitted students' middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1340.

On average, students who receive financial aid pay $20,183 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $25,385.

53% of students complete their degree within six years.

The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $72,257 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Tuition

In-state tuition

$10,500/yr

Out-of-state tuition

$14,900/yr

Total cost of attendance

$25,385/yr

Average net price

$20,183/yr

Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.

By the numbers

Acceptance rate

80%

SAT (middle 50%)

1140–1340

ACT (middle 50%)

24–30

Graduation rate

53%

Students

2,071

Students per faculty

12:1

Full cost of attendance

$25,385

Median earnings after 10 yrs

$72,257/yr

Athletic division

NCAA Division II

Fields of study

• Computer & Information Sciences
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Liberal Arts & Humanities
• Biology & Biomedical Sciences
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Physical Sciences
• Business & Marketing

Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.

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