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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,082
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 70% at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,110

Cost of attendance at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average $8,020
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,530

Cost of attendance at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average $10,613
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology received on average $5,895 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,895
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 84 19% $4,732 $397,453
Other Federal Grant 124 28% $4,618 $572,656
State Grant/Scholarships 107 24% $1,292 $138,295
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 340 77% $4,307 $1,464,387
Total Grant & Scholarships 369 83% $5,895 $2,175,338

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students is 52.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.1%.

52.3%

  • African American 40.0% 2 students
  • white 52.5% 228 students
  • hispanic 57.1% 12 students
  • International Students 50.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 55.0% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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