South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Public · offers Graduate degrees
80%Acceptance rate
$20,183Average net price / year
53%Graduation rate
$72,257Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,000Median debt at graduation
2,071Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $10,500
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,900
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,385
- Room & board
- $9,300
- Books & supplies
- $1,900
- Average net price
- $20,183
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $15,348
- $30–48k
- $17,909
- $48–75k
- $18,366
- $75–110k
- $21,176
- $110k+
- $21,993
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 79.9%
- Average SAT
- 1245
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 560–660
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 580–680
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 24–30
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $62,863
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $72,257
- Median debt (graduates)
- $27,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 17%
- Students with federal loans
- 40%
Programs: what graduates earn
13 of 59 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 13 | $90,514 | $27,164 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | $78,193 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 28 | $73,551 | $22,020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 42 | $72,785 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 | $72,639 | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 20 | $71,985 | $27,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | 30 | $70,216 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 76 | $69,667 | $25,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 39 | $68,755 | $27,000 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 12 | $75,779 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 | $48,069 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 23 | $91,138 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 16 | $74,777 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,071
- Graduate students
- 438
- Part-time
- 13%
- Women / men
- 21% / 79%
- White
- 82%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 1%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $101,205 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 88%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.sdsmt.edu
- Also known as
- South Dakota Mines
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 12% of degrees
- Engineering – 69% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 1% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Mathematics & Statistics – 3% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
79.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1245 on the SAT.
How much does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost?
The average net price after grants is $20,183 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,500 and the full cost of attendance is $25,385.
How much do South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $72,257 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Rapid City
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit · 764 students |
$31,062 | — | 0% | $37,325 |
| Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD · Public · 753 students |
$12,670 | — | 54% | $40,240 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit · 80 students |
$18,146 | — | 79% | $23,641 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit · 66 students |
$19,694 | — | 88% | $29,547 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.