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Summary
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public institution that was founded in 1885. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,008, its setting is city, and the campus size is 120 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,370 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $11,310 (2012-13).
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The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides students not only with the technical know-how to be successful in engineering and science careers, but also the leadership skills that contribute to corporations and society at large through the application of scientific and engineering skills. The School of Mines has embarked on a leadership level in the cutting edge science of nanotechnology. All this is offered at very affordable rates to resident and out of state students alike. Having a student body size of about 2500, more students have the opportunity for individual attention. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1885 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $42,504,607 |
Applying
When applying to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is $20. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 87.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 87.9% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 14:1, and the school has 34.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology include: Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering, General; Chemical Engineering; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; and Industrial Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 78.8 percent.
Student Life
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,008, with a gender distribution of 74.1 percent male students and 25.9 percent female students. At this school, 36.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 64.0 percent of students live off campus. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,311 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 77 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Students who have cars on campus | 77% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 59.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,119.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $9,370 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $11,310 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $5,890 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
