A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 213% more male students than female students enrolled at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a gender ratio of 76% men to 24% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
76%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,888
|
| Women |
604
|
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology serves a high number of out-of-state students with 63% of the student body residing outside of South Dakota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
16% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219347 IPEDS survey data for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.