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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tuition
14,900
Students
2,901
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

2,901

Graduation Rate

53%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.87%

Apply

1,565

Accepted

1,250

Attend

476

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

SAT Range

1140 - 1340

ACT Range

24 - 30

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$10,500

Out-of-State

$14,900

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,475

State/Local Grants

$1,467

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,860

Graduate

In-State

$8,500

Out-of-State

$14,600

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$11,800

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$9,300

Books & Supplies

$1,900

Personal Expenses

$5,000

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

65

Average Assistance

$9,282

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

29

Average Assistance

$3,821

Academics

Graduation Rate53%

Student Faculty Ratio15:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Mining and Mineral Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering

Student Body

Students Enrolled2,901

Undergraduate

2,483

Graduate

418

Full-Time

79%

Part-Time

21%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.