South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Acceptance Rate
Rapid City, South Dakota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,539
- Admitted
- 1,312
- Yield
- 37.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate has fallen from 88% in 2014–15 to 85.3% in 2023–24.
Its 85.3% rate makes South Dakota School of Mines and Technology more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked South Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (82.7% for women vs 86.1% for men, a 3.4-point gap). South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 37.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,544 | 1,359 | 88% | 599 |
| 2015–16 | 1,479 | 1,246 | 84.2% | 467 |
| 2016–17 | 1,368 | 1,156 | 84.5% | 497 |
| 2017–18 | 1,445 | 1,205 | 83.4% | 463 |
| 2018–19 | 1,451 | 1,209 | 83.3% | 459 |
| 2019–20 | 1,504 | 1,152 | 76.6% | 468 |
| 2020–21 | 1,329 | 1,137 | 85.6% | 453 |
| 2021–22 | 1,445 | 1,163 | 80.5% | 489 |
| 2022–23 | 1,514 | 1,252 | 82.7% | 538 |
| 2023–24 | 1,539 | 1,312 | 85.3% | 496 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 392 | 324 | 82.7% |
| Men | 1,147 | 988 | 86.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 570–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 78% |
How South Dakota School compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's acceptance rate is 85.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,312 admitted of 1,539 applicants).
Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology test optional?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology received 1,539 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,312.
What SAT score do you need for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
Admitted students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology getting harder to get into?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88% in 2014–15 to 85.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.sdsmt.edu/.