Applying to SD Mines

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
85.25%	1,230

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate is 85.25% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,539 students applied and 1,312 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into SD Mines.

SD Mines's acceptance rate places 4th out of 11 South Dakota colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,230 and the ACT score is 26 at SD Mines. SD Mines's SAT score ranks 1st out of 5 South Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to SD Mines, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 85.25% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.80%. 1,147 men and 392 women applied to SD Mines and 988 men and 324 women students were accepted.

Among them, 397 men and 99 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SD Mines.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SD Mines
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,539	1,147	392	0	0
Admitted	1,312	988	324	0	0
Enrolled	496	397	99	0	0
Acceptance Rate	85.25%	86.14%	82.65%	-	-
Yield	37.80%	40.18%	30.56%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 123 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 372 students (78%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SD Mines.

The median SAT score is 1,230 with 610 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 570 .

The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 23 at SD Mines. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at SD Mines
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1130	1230	1320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	610	650
SAT Math	570	620	670
ACT Composite	23	26	29
ACT Math	24	27	29
ACT English	21	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 496 first-year students enrolled in SD Mines. The proportion of full-time students is 97.58% and part-time students is 2.42%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 80.04% and women students is 19.96%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SD Mines.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at SD Mines
	Total	Men	Women
Total	496	397	99
Full-time	484	386	98
Part-time	12	11	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SD Mines. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SD Mines Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SD Mines.

Admission Information for Applying to SD Mines
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$20
Graduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	https://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/
Online Application	https://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/Apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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