South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admission Requirements
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admission Overview
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year South Dakota School of Mines and Technology admitted 79.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-) and SAT 1140-1340 / ACT 24-30. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Acceptance Rate
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology acceptance rate is 79.9%. Last year, 1,250 of 1,565 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in South Dakota.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and can you get accepted?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.57Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.57
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology typically have around a 3.57 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #3 in South Dakota for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1140-1340Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
25%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 580
- Composite 1140
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 680
- Composite 1340
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1140–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranks #3 in the state of South Dakota for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1140 to 1340
SAT policy
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
24-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
79%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 24
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 29
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 24–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology places #1 among colleges in South Dakota for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 15, 2027Days left to Apply
168Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is $20.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1140-1340); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219347.
GPA calculator: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026