verified Government-Verified Education Data

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, South Dakota · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$62,863

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

57%

Annual Tuition

$10,400

At a Glance

groups

Total Students

2,042

trending_up

Retention Rate

84%

supervisor_account

Faculty Ratio

12

volunteer_activism

Financial Aid

43%

credit_card

Median Debt

$27,000

apartment

Campus Setting

City

shield

Institution Type

Public

calendar_month

Founded

N/A

insights

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's retention rate is 84.1%, and its graduation rate is 57%. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 43.3% of students receive financial aid.

The school's in-state tuition is $10,400. Graduates report high earnings, with a median of $71,587 one year after graduation, $62,863 five years after graduation, and $72,257 ten years after graduation.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$72k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$72k

10 YEARS

Top 12% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, alumni from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median salary of $71,587. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $62,863. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $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%. 43.3% of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition costs $10,400.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Compare Similar Institutions

William & Mary

Earnings $62,959
Tuition $25,040
Acceptance 33%
Compare

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Earnings $62,979
Tuition $12,643
Acceptance 43%
Compare

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Earnings $62,979
Tuition $12,559
Acceptance 92%
Compare

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Earnings $62,979
Tuition $12,817
Acceptance 83%
Compare

Campus Location

location_on

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.

map
explore City Setting

Frequently Asked Questions

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has an acceptance rate of 85%.