South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SDPublicCity Setting

Less Selective • 80% Acceptance

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80%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$20,183

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

2.1K

Students

Medium campus body

$62,863

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public institution located in the city setting of Rapid City, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

2.1K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

80% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading560 - 660

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math580 - 680

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite24 - 30

1typical 50% range36

80%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering73% of degrees

Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Engineering-Related Fields.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $126,787

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $95,639

Earnings 5yr: $103,595

Debt: $27,000

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $94,201

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $22,541

Industrial Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $92,815

Earnings 5yr: $78,152

Debt: $26,000

Chemical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $90,845

Earnings 5yr: $102,160

Debt: $28,000

Mining and Mineral Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $88,904

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,914

Mechanical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $85,350

Earnings 5yr: $89,548

Debt: $27,000

Civil Engineering.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,155

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Civil Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,613

Earnings 5yr: $77,157

Debt: $27,388

Geological/Geophysical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,779

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,069

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biotechnology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,183

In-State Tuition$10,500

Out-of-State Tuition$14,900

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

17%

Pell Grants

40%

Take Loans

79%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$62,863

+15% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$72,257

Completion Signals

53%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

84%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,306

Est. Monthly Payment

$187/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

79%

Men

21%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 79% men and 21% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

18%

Part-Time Share

13%

Avg Family Income

$87,592

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SDPublicCity Setting

Less Selective • 80% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

80%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$20,183

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

2.1K

Students

Medium campus body

$62,863

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

2.1K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

80% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading560 - 660

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math580 - 680

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite24 - 30

1typical 50% range36

80%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering73% of degrees

Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Engineering-Related Fields.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $126,787

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $95,639

Earnings 5yr: $103,595

Debt: $27,000

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $94,201

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $22,541

Industrial Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $92,815

Earnings 5yr: $78,152

Debt: $26,000

Chemical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $90,845

Earnings 5yr: $102,160

Debt: $28,000

Mining and Mineral Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $88,904

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,914

Mechanical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $85,350

Earnings 5yr: $89,548

Debt: $27,000

Civil Engineering.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,155

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Civil Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,613

Earnings 5yr: $77,157

Debt: $27,388

Geological/Geophysical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,779

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,069

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biotechnology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,183

In-State Tuition$10,500

Out-of-State Tuition$14,900

Financial Assistance & Support

17%

Pell Grants

40%

Take Loans

79%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$62,863

+15% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$72,257

Completion Signals

53%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

84%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,306

Est. Monthly Payment

$187/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

79%

Men

21%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 79% men and 21% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

18%

Part-Time Share

13%

Avg Family Income

$87,592

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