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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

The mission of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and science; to advance the state of knowledege and application of this knowledge through research and scholarship; and to benefit the state, regions, and nation through collaborative efforts in education and economic development.

General Information

Contact Information
501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
www.sdsmt.edu
General Info:(605) 394-2511
Financial Aid:(605) 394-2274
Admissions:(605) 394-2414
Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
n/a
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Institutions--Schools of engineering
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army)
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
2,124 (1,870 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate Student Age
87% under 25, 23% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)$20
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants710548162
Percent admitted838380
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time484654
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time111
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT
ACT26493
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite2328
ACT English2028
ACT Math2029
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $5,330 $5,070 $4,840
Out-of-State $10,520 $10,060 $9,690
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000 $850
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $4,410 $4,190 $3,680
Other $3,200 $3,000 $2,650
Off Campus
Room and Board
Other
Off Campus with Family
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $13,940 $13,260 $12,020
Off Campus $14,560
Off Campus with Family $8,540
Out-Of-State
On Campus $19,130 $18,250 $16,870
Off Campus $19,410
Off Campus with Family $13,390
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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