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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

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

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

Top 12% in Earnings

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has an acceptance rate of 85.3%.