Universities/SD/South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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)

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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