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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SD

Overview

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public institution located in Rapid City, SD. It has a total enrollment of 2,576 students.

2,216
Undergrads
360
Grad Students
79.9%
Acceptance
54.0%
Grad Rate
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Academics
12.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
84.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
54.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
30.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
2,216
Undergraduate Enrollment
360
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
79.9%
Acceptance Rate
3.70
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$20
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

580680

SAT Reading

560660

ACT Composite

2430

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School avg: 3.70

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School range: 1140–1340

400 – 1600 (total)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$18,560

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$7,820

Room & Board

$8,680

Books & Supplies

$2,060

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,240

Financial Aid
84%
Receiving Aid
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,334
Avg Grant (recipients)
$7,924
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,083 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
NCAA
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,216

Acceptance Rate

80%

Graduation Rate

54%

In-State Cost

$16,500

Out-of-State Cost

$20,920

Visit Website

sdsmt.edu

Rapid City, SD 57701-3995

City: Small
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