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This year at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, we project that on average students will pay $21,362, while the advertised price of attendance is $26,930. That’s a difference of $5,569.
| Year | Net in-state price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | In-state sticker price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Out-of-state sticker price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $21,362 | $26,930 | $31,669 |
| 24-25 | $21,030 | $26,512 | $31,079 |
| 23-24 | $20,703 | $26,100 | $30,500 |
| 22-23 | $20,243 | $25,520 | $29,940 |
| 21-22 | $21,124 | $26,710 | $31,130 |
| 20-21 | $19,257 | $25,450 | $29,830 |
| 19-20 | $19,799 | $25,980 | $30,290 |
| 18-19 | $19,444 | $25,020 | $29,280 |
| 17-18 | $18,706 | $24,590 | $28,770 |
| 16-17 | $19,577 | $24,880 | $29,040 |
| 15-16 | $19,311 | $24,470 | $28,240 |
| 14-15 | $17,925 | $22,210 | $25,730 |
| 13-14 | $17,510 | $21,970 | $24,800 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $23,405, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $16,337. That's a difference of $7,068.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $16,337 |
| $30K-$48K | $18,288 |
| $48K-$75K | $21,149 |
| $75K-$110K | $22,684 |
| >$110K | $23,405 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, over the last five years 53% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 17% | 31% |
| Asian | 57% | 45% |
| Black | 27% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 25% | 28% |
| White | 54% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 42% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 40% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, about 79% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has 2,942 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 73% of students are male.
And about 78% of students are white.