South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
tuition & fees
$14,900
graduate tuition & fees
$14,600
acceptance rate
80%
Student Population
2,576
online students
129
Number of Programs
59
Financial Aid Amount
$6,819
SAT Scores
1,230
Graduation Rate
53%
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a Public, 4 years college located in Rapid City, South Dakota. SD Mines ranked 1st in South Dakota Colleges and 15th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 2,576 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. SD Mines's acceptance rate is 79.87% last year (undergraduate school).
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995 |
| Phone | 605-394-2511 |
| WEB | https://www.sdsmt.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.sdsmt.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.sdsmt.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.sdsmt.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-and-scholarships/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.sdsmt.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.sdsmt.edu/campus-life/veterans-resource-center/ |
| Athletic | https://www.sdsmt.edu/about/offices-and-administration/office-of-the-provost/doe-program-integrity-rules.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.sdsmt.edu/about/policies-and-compliance/accessibility/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 79.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.08%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79.87 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 38.08 % |
Tuition & Fees
SD Mines's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,500 for South Dakota residents and $14,900 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.68% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($14,800).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,500 for South Dakota residents and $14,600 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| South Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,500 | $14,900 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,500 | $14,600 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,576 students have enrolled at SD Mines (2024-2025). Among them, 129 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SD Mines has 2,216 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 360 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,576 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,216 |
| Graduate Students | 360 |
| Online Enrollment | 129 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SD Mines offers 59 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 59 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SD Mines
| Number of programs | 59 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |