South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,400 within 10 years.
About This School
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota with approximately 2,071 undergraduate students enrolled. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,183 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $62,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a public university in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and was founded in 1885. South Dakota Mines offers bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Worth considering if you're drawn to engineering or applied sciences on a tight budget — at $20,380/year average net price and a median debt of just $17,306 at graduation, this school is genuinely affordable compared to most STEM programs. The $62,400 median earnings at 10 years out is solid given that low debt load, meaning graduates aren't stretched thin. The one real concern: a 58% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students struggle to finish, so go in knowing this program demands serious commitment.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,071 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 E Saint Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Official Links
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Augustana University
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Black Hills State University
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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