South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$20,183
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
52.9%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
2,071
In-state tuition
$10,500
Out-of-state tuition
$14,900
Cost of attendance
$25,385
Median earnings (10y)
$72,257
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,245
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 84.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
8 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (96% of credentials).
- STEM96%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Engineering73.3%~1,519 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science9.7%~201 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.7%~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.7%~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 171 | $63,634 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 87 | $62,408 | $27,388 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 68 | $57,674 | $28,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 61 | $64,157 | $22,541 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 57 | $64,319 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 40 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Graduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 34 | $86,985 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $27,500 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $27,914 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 18 | $55,327 | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Physics. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Doctoral | 7 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Doctoral | 6 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Doctoral | 6 | — | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Doctoral | 6 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a mid-sized institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,071 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Computer science, Physical sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,183 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,500 for in-state students and $14,900 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,385 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 52.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $72,257 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology confers degrees and certificates across 8 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Computer science, Physical sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (96% of credentials), humanities & arts (4% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepts 80% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,245. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Rapid City, South Dakota (city), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology draws students from across South Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Q.How much does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost?
The average net price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is $20,183 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,385.
Q.What is the graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a 6-year graduation rate of 52.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology admits 80% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduate earns $72,257 per year.
Q.What is tuition at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
Published tuition is $10,500 in-state and $14,900 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology located?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in Rapid City, South Dakota (ZIP 57701).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology at their official website.