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Public4-Yearmedium campus
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
3.2Good
85%
Open Admissions
57%
Graduation
About South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public four-year institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 2,042 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 85%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 57%. Graduates earn a median salary of $72,257 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,380 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
85%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
57%
Enrollment
2,042
Total students
Median Earnings
$72,257
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,400
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,800
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,380
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
23 – 29
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
570
Median
640
75th
670
200800
ACT Composite
25th
23
Median
27
75th
29
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$14,800/yr
In-State Tuition$10,400/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$20,380/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$81,520
10-Year Earnings
$722,570
ROI Multiple
8.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Student Outcomes
57%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$72k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,042
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
