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About South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

engineering focusedstem specializedsmall class sizespublic technical university

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public university in Rapid City, SD, known for its engineering focused, stem specialized, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 83%, SDSM&T is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 538 students each year. SDSM&T is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1160–1378, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SDSM&T offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $4,706 per year; the sticker price of $31,130 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate
1269
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1160 – 1378 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 23 – 29

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Application Strategy
South Dakota Mines is a focused engineering and applied sciences school, so make sure your application clearly connects your interest to a specific program like mechanical engineering, computer science, or geology. Admissions wants to see that you understand what makes a technical school different from a general university.
Application Strategy
Your math and science grades matter more here than at most schools, so if you have strong performance in calculus, physics, or chemistry, make sure those courses stand out on your transcript and in any additional information you provide.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What South Dakota School of Mines and Technology actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$31k/yr$15.3k
30k-48k~$31k/yr$17.9k
48k-75k~$31k/yr$18.4k
75k-110k~$31k/yr$21.2k
110k+~$31k/yr$22.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$63k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,788
Undergrad Enrollment
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