South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SD
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Acceptance Rate
85%
Enrollment
2,042
Graduation Rate
58%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$72,257
Retention Rate
84%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11301320
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2329
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$10,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,800
Avg Net Price
$20,380
Room & Board
$8,800
Total COA
$24,865
Median Debt
$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$15,481
$30,001–48,000
$17,330
$48,001–75,000
$20,041
$75,001–110,000
$21,496
$110,001+
$22,179
Pell Grant Rate: 16%
Federal Loan Rate: 43%

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Sticker Price$23,600
Estimated Net Price$20,380 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
58%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$72,257
Retention Rate
84%
Median Debt
$27,000

Top Programs

Engineering
75.5%
Physical Sciences
7.3%
Computer Science
7.1%
Mathematics & Statistics
3.4%
Interdisciplinary Studies
2.9%
Engineering Technology
2.4%
Biology
1.0%

Demographics

Men 79%Women 22%
White
82.7%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More
2.4%
International
1.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.