South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Location: Midwest
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Nickname: SDSM&T
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School Description
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The mission of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is:
To prepare men and women for an enhanced qualify of life by providing a broad educational environment which fosters a quality educational experience leading to baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degrees emphasizing science and engineering.
To contribute to the expansion of knowledge through programs of basic and applied research, scholarship, and other creative endeavors.
To utilize the special capabilities and expertise on the campus to address regional, national, and international needs.

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T or Mines) is a public institution of higher learning in Rapid City, South Dakota governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Founded in 1885 as the Dakota School of Mines, Mines offers degree programs in technical fields.

SDSM&T has an undergraduate enrollment of about 1700 students and a total enrollment of about 2300 students. The campus newspaper is The Raver. The school athletic teams are called the Hardrockers.

Academics

The school is organized into two colleges: The College of Science and Letters and the College of Engineering. Mines offers degrees in more than 16 engineering and science fields, as well as 12 master's degree programs and 4 Doctorate programs.

Bachelor of Science Programs (B.S.) Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Interdisciplinary Sciences, Mathematics (Applied and Computational), Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering and Management, Physics.

Associates Degree (A.A.) General Studies

Master of Science Programs(Masters)Atmospheric Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geology and Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering and Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Paleontology, Technology Management

Doctoral Programs(Ph.D) Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Geology and Geological Engineering Ph.D. Materials Engineering and Science Ph.D. Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Ph.D.

Student organizations

Greek organizations include Alpha Chi Sigma, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omega Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi, Theta Tau, and Triangle. Student government organizations include the Resident Hall Association and the Student Association. Student media organizations include KTEQ (the campus radio station) and "the Raver" (the campus newspaper, formerly known as "the Tech").

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,112
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 96%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 10,060
Students Receiving Aid: 85%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 20
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Men 75%
Women 25%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
Other 13%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 70%
Out-of-State 30%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
South Dakota 70%
Nebraska 6%
Minnesota 5%
Wyoming 5%
North Dakota 3%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 34%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Track (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,070 $ 10,060  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,290 $ 7,280  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,780 $ 2,780  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,434 35%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,182 33%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,564 29%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,797 63%  
Any Aid:
  85%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 94% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 20, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 26, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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