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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 29%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students
Race Percent of Students
White
84%
Black
2%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
3%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 36%

There are 219% more male students than female students enrolled at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a gender ratio of 76% men to 24% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
76%
Women
24%
Enrollment by gender for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,961
Women
615

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 66%

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology draws 34 percent of students from South Dakota, 65 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside South Dakota, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
34%
Out of State
65%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$52,423 per year

21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,576
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 18.1%
Part-time undergraduates 11.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219347.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026