The mission of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and science; to advance the state of knowledege and application of this knowledge through research and scholarship; and to benefit the state, regions, and nation through collaborative efforts in education and economic development.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
23
28
ACT English
20
28
ACT Math
24
29
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$5,070
$5,330
$5,670
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$10,060
$10,520
$11,060
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,200
Room and board (on campus)
$4,190
$4,410
$4,600
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (605) 394-2274
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 90%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,524
State/Local Grants: $2,273
Institutional Grants: $2,670
Student Loans: $3,944
