by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,146 undergraduates in 2020, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a small, public school located in Rapid City, South Dakota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", South Dakota School of Mines and Technology does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Veteran Services . For more information, check out our South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for Veterans Guide.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,146 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,701 (79.3%). Part-time attendance was 445 (20.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,701 | 445 | 2,146 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank South Dakota School of Mines and Technology #2211 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Diversity Guide.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a total of 267 student athletes, 185 men and 82 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,956,501 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,919,665 |
| Net | $36,836 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Athletics