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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, South Dakota

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Overview

Enrollment

2,492
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology overview
Location Rapid City, South Dakota
Online sdsmt.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, positioned near the Black Hills mountain range and approximately 30 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The public engineering and science university, established in 1885 to support the region's mining industry, operates on a 120-acre campus featuring a mix of historic limestone buildings and modern research facilities. SDSMT maintains a focused academic profile with specialized programs in engineering, science, and technology, with particular strengths in geological engineering, metallurgical engineering, and mining engineering. The institution provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and maintains Division II athletic programs, competing as the Hardrockers in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Difficult
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology overview
SAT 1160/1378
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.57

Applications Accepted

82.7% 
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology overview
Applications Due Feb 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Dakota Resident Tuition

$7,820
In State Costs for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,060
Other Fees$2,620
Room and Board $8,020
Budget for Other Expenses$5,000
Total One Year Cost$25,520

Out of State Resident Tuition

$12,240
Out of State Costs for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,060
Other Fees$2,620
Room and Board $8,020
Budget for Other Expenses$5,000
Total One Year Cost$29,940

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 76%
Physical Sciences 9%
General Studies 6%
Computer and Information Sciences 5%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 3%

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Last updated February 24, 2024