School Summary

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology


General Information:

Founded in 1885, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is seated on 120 acres located in Pennington county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 105. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

501 East Saint Joseph Street

Rapid City, SD
57701-3995
For more information call: 605 394-2511. This school has a website at https://www.sdsmt.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.sdsmt.edu


Application Deadline: February
Application Fee: $20
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Proof of College Algebra-readiness
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,816.50 $12,241.50
Room and Board $9,300.00 $9,300.00
Fees $1,488.00 $1,488.00
Total $18,604.50 $23,029.50

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.sdsmt.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 25%
24-29 55%
18-23 20%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 24%
11-25% 32.00%
26-50% 30.00%
Under 50% 14.00%



Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Cheerleading, Racquetball, Riflery, Rock climbing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo

Badminton, Cheerleading, Racquetball, Riflery, Rock climbing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo


Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,647
Female 516
Total 2,163


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,647
Female 516
Total 2,163

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 1%
Hispanic 5%
Native American 1%
White 83%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 90%
At Least 25 Years Old 10%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 47%
Out Of State 53%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 60%
Live Off Campus 40%


Homecoming/M Week, Engineers' Week, Fall Career Fair

eSports 144, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), Skid Snowboard Club 115, AIChe 107, ASCE 105


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 40.0401                                           Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 27.0304                                           Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 14.3901                                           Geological/Geophysical Engineering
  • 14.2001                                           Metallurgical Engineering
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.2101                                           Mining and Mineral Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.