South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota
Public City: Small
Quick Facts
2,042
Enrollment
85.3%
Acceptance Rate
1,245
SAT Average
57.0%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$72,257
Median Earnings (10yr)
84.1%
Retention Rate
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 85.3% |
| SAT Average | 1,245 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 570 – 670 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 560 – 650 |
| ACT Average | 27 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 23 – 29 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $10,400 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $14,800 |
| Average Net Price | $20,380 |
Net Price by Family Income
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,481 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,330 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $20,041 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,179 |
16.0%
Pell Grant Rate
43.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$27,000
Median Debt
$286/mo
Monthly Payment
Student Demographics
White 82.7%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
International 1.3%
22.5%
Female
18.3%
First Generation
Outcomes
57.0%
4-Year Completion Rate
84.1%
Retention Rate
$62,863
Median Earnings (6yr)
$72,257
Median Earnings (10yr)
81.1%
Earning Over $25K
73000.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
Programs & Earnings
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 35 | $96,987 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | 15 | $86,985 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 99 | $80,766 | $25,500 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | Bachelor's | 20 | $74,953 | $27,164 |
| Civil Engineering | Master's | 15 | $74,777 | — |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | 15 | $72,639 | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Bachelor's | 22 | $71,985 | $27,500 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | 49 | $70,318 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 43 | $69,338 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 24 | $64,157 | $22,020 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | 35 | $63,005 | $25,000 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | Bachelor's | 15 | $50,856 | — |