Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
85.25%
SAT Average
1,245
ACT Range
23-29
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 85.25%. This means approximately 853 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,042 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
85.25%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $10,400 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,800 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $24,865 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,380 | State avg: $16,583. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 15.95% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 43.27% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$14,800
Room and board
$8,800
Books and supplies
$1,900
Other expenses
$5,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,865
Average net price
$20,380
Average aid coverage
18%
$4,485 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology pays approximately $20,380 per year after grants and aid. This is above the South Dakota average of $16,583 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Dakota and national averages.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology net price
$20,380
South Dakota average
$16,583
National average
$17,506
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,800 and average net price at $20,380. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$14,800
Current net price
$20,380
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
58.17%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$72,257
Undergraduates
2,042
10-Year Median Earnings - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates earn about 1.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
Undergraduates
2,042
Completion rate
58.17%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
15.95%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
43.27%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 15.95% of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 43.27% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is listed at 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 85.25% | $14,800 | $20,380 | $72,257 |
| Augustana University | 59.25% | $39,190 | $24,723 | $59,217 |
| South Dakota State University | 98.71% | $12,809 | $18,219 | $55,070 |
| University of Sioux Falls | 82.08% | $20,740 | $20,874 | $54,521 |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | 72.77% | $32,890 | $19,300 | $53,728 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 85.25%.
How much is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tuition?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,800.
What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average net price?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average net price in the local dataset is $20,380.
What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $72,257 for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accredited?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
The local dataset lists 2,042 undergraduate students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
What percentage of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the local dataset is 15.95%.
What is the federal loan rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
The federal loan rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the local dataset is 43.27%.
Where should I verify South Dakota School of Mines and Technology data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or the latest official federal education data.