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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SD · Public · 2,071 students

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$72k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
80%Acceptance Rate
53%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)52.9%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)24.1%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate84.1%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students18.3%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1245
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
27
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Engineering73.3%
Computer Science9.7%
Biological Sciences3.3%
Mathematics1.7%
Humanities0.8%

Faculty & Resources

$11k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$13k
Instructional Spend per Student
$111M
Total Endowment

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — Academics

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a graduation rate of 52.9%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 84.1%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1245, and the ACT midpoint is 27. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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