2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is $10,400 for in-state students and $14,800 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,500 for in-state students and $14,600 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,360 for South Dakota residents and $14,740 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,790 for South Dakota residents and $11,314 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,400$14,800
Graduate$8,500$14,600
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,360$14,740
Graduate$6,790$11,314
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 82.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 42.97%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,260.
The average graduation rate is 55%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,492 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $62,400. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Mechanical Engineering program shows the highest salary with $65,900 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 SD Mines Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »82.69% Acceptance Rate / 42.97% Yield
Test Scores »1,260 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate5%
Retention Rate83%(full-time), 63% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »2,492 (2,163 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$6,336
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$62,400
Average Salary by Field of Study$58,700 - $65,900

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at SD Mines
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
SD Mines provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at SD Mines
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of SD Mines. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,091. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,880.
SD Mines Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity1,091

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Directory Information

Address501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Phone605-394-2511
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Campus, Rapid City, SD
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