School Information

23.3
Total Cost $17,660
Total Enrollment 2,176
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

http://www.sdsmt.edu
501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701-3995
(605) 394-2511

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology serves the people of South Dakota as their technological university. Its mission is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and science; to advance the state of knowledge and application of this knowledge through research and scholarship; and to benefit the state, region, and nation through collaborative efforts in education and economic development. The School of Mines is dedicated to being a leader in 21st century education that reflects a belief in the role of engineers and scientists as crucial to the advancement of society. Our ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 54.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,987), and 50% receive loans ($6,197 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,080.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is $10,453 per year.

Yearly Tuition
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,830
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $8,210
Tuition Graduate in State $3,340
Tuition Graduate Out of State $7,060
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,660
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $19,040
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 933 people applied to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Of the applicants, 83.0% were admitted (83.0% male & 85.0% female ) and 47.0% accepted (48.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 1,912 undergraduate students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 21.0% are part-time. A majority (82.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 31.0% of the 264 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     57.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     9.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     39.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     35.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Mar 15th
Admissions Office Phone (605) 394-2414
Admissions Office Email admissions@sdsmt.edu
Admissions Office Address 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.gotomines.com/admissions/info-for/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.gotomines.com/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.sdsmt.edu
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0
Construction Management 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 17 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 17 3
Engineering 187 44 3
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 1 0
Chemical Engineering 8 5 0
Civil Engineering, General 35 16
Computer Engineering, General 7
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 32 5
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 5
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 9 6 0
Industrial Engineering 21
Materials Engineering 7 3
Mechanical Engineering 51 4
Metallurgical Engineering 4
Mining and Mineral Engineering 15
Engineering technologies/technicians 12
Engineering/Industrial Management 12
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9
General Studies 9
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 21
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 21
Physical sciences 19 9 1
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 5 1
Chemistry, General 7
Geology/Earth Science, General 10
Paleontology 4
Physics, General 2
 
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