Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Online | sdsmt.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,451 prospective students applied, and 1,209 were granted admission. Of those admitted 459 enrolled in the school. 2,066 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 588 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,500 plus fees of $3,060. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is ranked 421 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#421 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#127 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#1 in Best Public Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1360 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 |
| Other Fees | $3,060 |
| Room and Board | $8,440 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,020 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 |
| Other Fees | $3,060 |
| Room and Board | $8,440 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,280 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 76% |
| Physical Sciences | 9% |
| General Studies | 6% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 3% |
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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.
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