South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions

South Dakota School of Mines is open admission with an 82.69% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's easy. The middle 50% of students score between 1160-1378 on the SAT, with an average of 1269. That's solidly above the national average of about 1050. The school wants students who can handle rigorous math and science coursework. With 78.5% male enrollment, it clearly attracts students passionate about engineering fields like mining, geology, and applied sciences. They're looking for students who love solving technical problems and aren't afraid of challenging STEM courses that lead to high-paying careers.