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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Rapid City, SD

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, in Rapid City, SD, is a public small school, enrolling around 2,071 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 80% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $95,639/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate80%
SAT range1140–1340
ACT range24–30
Undergrads2,071
Yield (admits who enroll)43%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,385
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$72,257

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out79%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$95,639/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$94,201/yr
Industrial Engineering$92,815/yr
Chemical Engineering$90,845/yr
Mining and Mineral Engineering$88,904/yr
Mechanical Engineering$85,350/yr
Civil Engineering$80,613/yr
Geological/Geophysical Engineering$75,779/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$48,069/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,091
Typical room charge$4,140
Typical board charge$3,880

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD admits approximately 80% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

Admitted students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology typically score between 1140–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

Admitted students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology typically score between 24–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,385 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology require students to live on campus?

No -- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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