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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$14,800

Average net price after aid

$20,380

Total attendance cost

$24,865

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$10,400

Out-of-state tuition

$14,800

Average net price

$20,380

Attendance cost

$24,865

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Tuition

Per semester: $7,400

Annual: $14,800

Room and board

Per semester: $4,400

Annual: $8,800

Books and supplies

Per semester: $950

Annual: $1,900

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $2,500

Annual: $5,000

Attendance cost

Per semester: $12,433

Annual: $24,865

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$59,200

Four-year attendance estimate

$99,460

Four-year average net price

$81,520

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $10,400 and out-of-state tuition is $14,800. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$8,800

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$11,700

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,900

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$5,000

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$24,865

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology pays approximately $20,380 per year after grants and aid. This is above the South Dakota average of $16,583 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

85.25%

SAT Average

1,245

ACT Range

23-29

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 85.25%. This means approximately 853 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,042 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

85.25%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$10,400

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$14,800

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$24,865

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$20,380

State avg: $16,583. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

15.95%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

43.27%

Share using federal loans.

What Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$14,800

Room and board

$8,800

Books and supplies

$1,900

Other expenses

$5,000

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$24,865

Average net price

$20,380

Average aid coverage

18%

$4,485 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology pays approximately $20,380 per year after grants and aid. This is above the South Dakota average of $16,583 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Dakota and national averages.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology net price

$20,380

South Dakota average

$16,583

National average

$17,506

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,800 and average net price at $20,380. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$14,800

Current net price

$20,380

Current out-of-state tuition $14,800
Current average net price $20,380

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

58.17%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$72,257

Undergraduates

2,042

10-Year Median Earnings - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates earn about 1.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

Undergraduates

2,042

Completion rate

58.17%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

15.95%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

43.27%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 15.95% of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 43.27% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

15.95%

Federal loan rate

43.27%

Students with any loan

92.26%

Average net price

$20,380

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$17,306

Median completer debt

$27,000

Median monthly payment

$286

Federal loan rate

43.27%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$100,159,195

Faculty salary field

$10,878

Tuition revenue per FTE

$8,628

Instructional spend per FTE

$13,266

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is listed at 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

501 E Saint Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Accept. rate
85.25%
Tuition
$14,800
Net price
$20,380
10-yr earnings
$72,257
Augustana University
Accept. rate
59.25%
Tuition
$39,190
Net price
$24,723
10-yr earnings
$59,217
South Dakota State University
Accept. rate
98.71%
Tuition
$12,809
Net price
$18,219
10-yr earnings
$55,070
University of Sioux Falls
Accept. rate
82.08%
Tuition
$20,740
Net price
$20,874
10-yr earnings
$54,521
Dakota Wesleyan University
Accept. rate
72.77%
Tuition
$32,890
Net price
$19,300
10-yr earnings
$53,728

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tuition?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,800. In-state tuition is $10,400. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average net price?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average net price in the local dataset is $20,380. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all South Dakota School of Mines and Technology fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 85.25%.

How much is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tuition?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,800.

What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average net price?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average net price in the local dataset is $20,380.

What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $72,257 for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accredited?

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

The local dataset lists 2,042 undergraduate students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

What percentage of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the local dataset is 15.95%.

What is the federal loan rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

The federal loan rate for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the local dataset is 43.27%.

Where should I verify South Dakota School of Mines and Technology data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or the latest official federal education data.