Rapid City, South Dakota · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a public institution in Rapid City, South Dakota. The listed annual cost before aid is about $30,500. It reports aid for 46% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$30,500Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
46%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$3,817An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
85.25%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
No applicable rank attachedUniversities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
SAT/ACT math or Accuplacer Math required for international first-year applicants
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 570–670
- EBRW middle 50%
- 560–650
- SAT submitted
- 26%
International first-year applicants must submit SAT or ACT math (minimum SAT Math 520 or ACT Math 20) or take the Accuplacer Math exam. Only applicants with SAT or ACT scores are eligible for merit scholarships.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- 79
- IELTS
- 6.5
- PTE
- 56
- Duolingo
- 105
Published minimums are TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 56, or Duolingo 105. SAT English 500, ACT English 18, and specified country routes can meet or waive the requirement.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Presidential Scholarship
7000How to apply: Automatic consideration
Important note: 35-36 ACT/1530 SAT
Check current eligibility, amount, renewal rules, and deadline on the official scholarship page.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
35-36 ACT/1530 SAT
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What this information means
Model the complete four-year cost
A lower listed price can still be unaffordable after exchange-rate changes, travel, insurance, and annual increases. Compare the amount your family can sustain for four years.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
46% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
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- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 9.7°C; February is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a public institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The campus setting is city: small and it is a S (1K-9K) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $29,700 per year, approximately 46% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $3,817. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 85%. An important note: 35-36 ACT/1530 SAT