Rapid City, South Dakota · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (South Dakota Mines, SD Mines, or SDSM&T) is a public university in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and was founded in 1885. South Dakota Mines offers bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
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501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701-3995
Visit University SiteRanked #1001 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1883 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1130–1320
SAT ERW: 560–650
SAT math: 570–670
ACT composite: 23–29
Total: 2,492
Undergrad: 2,170
Undergrad full-time: 1,737
Graduate: 322
Part-time: 552
In-state
Tuition: $10,400
Total cost on campus: $26,100
Out-of-state
Tuition: $14,800
Total cost on campus: $30,500
Room & board: $8,800
Books & supplies: $1,900
Receive aid: 95%
Avg grant aid: $4,746
Pell grant recipients: 16%
Rent: $742 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.26 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $6.53
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.