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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
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
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
$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-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.
Open South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Net Price CalculatorFinancial 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.
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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. 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. 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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Visit AccreditorCampus 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
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
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.
- Accept. rate
- 85.25%
- Tuition
- $14,800
- Net price
- $20,380
- 10-yr earnings
- $72,257
- Accept. rate
- 59.25%
- Tuition
- $39,190
- Net price
- $24,723
- 10-yr earnings
- $59,217
- Accept. rate
- 98.71%
- Tuition
- $12,809
- Net price
- $18,219
- 10-yr earnings
- $55,070
- Accept. rate
- 82.08%
- Tuition
- $20,740
- Net price
- $20,874
- 10-yr earnings
- $54,521
- 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.