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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City, SD
Public
79.9% Acceptance Rate

Academics

SAT score

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SAT score Distribution for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

The admitted student sat score distribution is:

  • Score range 860+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 870+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 880+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 910+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 920+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 930+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 940+: 3% of admitted students.
  • Score range 950+: 6% of admitted students.
  • Score range 960+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 970+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 980+: 4% of admitted students.
  • Score range 990+: 7% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1000+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1010+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1020+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1030+: 6% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1040+: 13% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1050+: 13% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1060+: 10% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1070+: 12% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1080+: 16% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1090+: 15% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1100+: 10% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1110+: 15% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1120+: 13% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1130+: 20% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1140+: 24% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1150+: 20% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1160+: 20% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1170+: 27% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1180+: 23% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1190+: 30% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1200+: 26% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1210+: 28% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1220+: 21% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1230+: 20% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1240+: 19% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1250+: 26% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1260+: 33% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1270+: 25% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1280+: 26% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1290+: 28% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1300+: 31% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1310+: 29% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1320+: 24% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1330+: 22% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1340+: 14% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1350+: 25% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1360+: 26% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1370+: 23% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1380+: 19% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1390+: 18% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1400+: 15% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1410+: 14% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1420+: 15% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1430+: 20% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1440+: 14% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1450+: 9% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1460+: 6% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1470+: 12% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1480+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1490+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1500+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1510+: 7% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1520+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1530+: 3% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1540+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1550+: 7% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1560+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1570+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1580+: 4% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1590+: 2% of admitted students.

ACT score

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ACT score Distribution for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

The admitted student act score distribution is:

  • Score range 16+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 17+: 3% of admitted students.
  • Score range 18+: 11% of admitted students.
  • Score range 19+: 14% of admitted students.
  • Score range 20+: 18% of admitted students.
  • Score range 21+: 25% of admitted students.
  • Score range 22+: 40% of admitted students.
  • Score range 23+: 46% of admitted students.
  • Score range 24+: 46% of admitted students.
  • Score range 25+: 72% of admitted students.
  • Score range 26+: 92% of admitted students.
  • Score range 27+: 77% of admitted students.
  • Score range 28+: 87% of admitted students.
  • Score range 29+: 85% of admitted students.
  • Score range 30+: 90% of admitted students.
  • Score range 31+: 72% of admitted students.
  • Score range 32+: 64% of admitted students.
  • Score range 33+: 55% of admitted students.
  • Score range 34+: 32% of admitted students.
  • Score range 35+: 30% of admitted students.
  • Score range 36+: 14% of admitted students.

Cost

$25,385

Annual cost

$20,183

Average net cost after financial aid

Expenses

CategoryAmount
Tuition$14,900
Housing$9,300
Books & Supplies$1,900
Personal Expenses$5,000

Student body

2,071
undergraduates

Demographics

1%international students
White81.8%
Hispanic/Latino5.7%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown4.1%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian1.9%
Black/African American1.5%
International Students1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%