South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: Review & Facts

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a small four-year, public school with 2,495 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1885 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Academic Offerings

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will give you the opportunity to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

32

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 32 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is high at 83% (well above South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

83%

Good

The graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is below average - 52%. Around 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is pretty good -- 12:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - $12,300 per academic year. The additional fees at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (not included in tuition costs) are about $2,700, which makes it a total of $15,000 a year.

Read the details about South Dakota School of Mines and Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

Easy

According to government data, 1,514 applications were submitted and 1,252 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,100

Medium

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B

Dicey

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $4,100 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 E Saint Joseph St
Rapid City, South Dakota
57701-3995, USA