South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City South Dakota

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$5,330
$5,670
$6,480
$6,830
5.4%
Out-of-state
$6,520
$6,910
$7,800
$8,210
5.3%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,200
$1,200
$1,950
62.5%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$4,410
$4,600
$4,740
$5,080
7.2%
Other
$3,200
$3,400
$3,650
$3,800
4.1%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$13,940
$14,870
$16,070
$17,660
9.9%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$15,130
$16,110
$17,390
$19,040
9.5%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$20
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
933
722
208
Percent admitted
83%
83%
85%
Percent admitted who enrolled
47%
48%
40%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
56
16%
ACT
337
93%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
500
630
SAT Math
550
670
ACT Composite
24
28
ACT English
21
27
ACT Math
25
29

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1925 –
Accredited