South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$62,863
Acceptance Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
57%
Annual Tuition
$10,400
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median of $72,257 ten years after entry — 34% above the national median. Acceptance rate 85.3%, average SAT score 1245, in-state tuition $10,400.
At a Glance
Total Students
2,042
Retention Rate
84%
Faculty Ratio
12
Financial Aid
43%
Median Debt
$27,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,245
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
560–660
SAT Math (middle 50%)
580–680
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
24–30
Institution Overview
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 85.3% and a student body of 2,042. The school has a retention rate of 84.1% and a graduation rate of 57%. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 43.3% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology report high earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $71,587. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $62,863, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $72,257. In-state tuition is $10,400.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$72k
1 YEAR
$63k
5 YEARS
$72k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates earn a median salary of $71,587. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $62,863. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $72,257. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.
The school has an 85.3% acceptance rate and a 57% graduation rate. The retention rate is 84.1%. The in-state tuition is $10,400, and 43.3% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Engineering-Related Fields
Computer Engineering
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Campus Location
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The campus is in a city setting.