$10,400
$14,580
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details84%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,156 |
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| Declined | + 212 |
| Total Received | 1,368 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO |
| St. John's University | Queens, NY |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Montana State University — Bozeman | Bozeman, MT |
| SAT | 6652 |
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| ACT | 3922 |
The South Dakota School of Mines, founded in 1885, is a public institution of engineering and related sciences. Its 120-acre campus is located in Rapid City, in southwestern South Dakota.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 2,859 |
| Established in | 1885 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
120-acre campus in Rapid City (population: 74,048), 400 miles from Denver. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Denver.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 East St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
| Application fee | $20 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
84%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,156 |
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| Declined | + 212 |
| Total Received | 1,368 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Molly Moore
Director of Admissions
P: 877 877-6044
F: 605 394-1979
admissions@sdsmt.edu
| Tuition | $10,400 |
| Room & board | $8,170 |
| Books & supplies | $2,020 |
| Total | $20,590 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $13,964 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $6,626 |
74%
$13,964
Need-based
| Federal | $2,727,225 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $884,055 |
| Other external | $1,105,975 |
| Total | $4,717,255 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $669,452 |
| Other external | $659,395 |
| Total | $1,328,847 |
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87%
13%
81%
19%
66%
Transfer applicants accepted
51%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
96
Minimum transfers must complete
32
81%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 25 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia China India Nigeria Norway South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Susan Aadland
Director, Ivanhoe International Center
605 394-6884
international@sdsmt.edu
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