South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
82.69%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
42.97%
Freshmen Enrollment
538
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,514 students have applied and 1,252 students have allowed to admit to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (Acceptance rate: 82.69%). SD Mines's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 42.97 % where 538 students have finally enrolled out of 1,252 admitted students.
SD Mines acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Augustana University and Dakota State University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.55%).
SD Mines enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 32.46%).
How to Apply to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SD Mines. SD Mines offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/Apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.sdsmt.edu/FinAid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships/Financial-Aid/Net-Price-Calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Veterans-Resource-Center/ |
| Athletic | www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Registrar/Consumer-Information/ |
| Disability Service | www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Student-Support/Disability-Services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SD Mines and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,140). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 1,260 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,140 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota | 1,131 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 134 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 640 | 698 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,260 | 1,378 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 421 students submitted ACT scores (81% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 29 |
SD Mines Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |