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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,110

Cost of attendance at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average $8,020
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,530

Cost of attendance at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average $10,613
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology was $19,257. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology net price calculator

$19,257

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Dakota and nationwide.

South Dakota's average $15,501
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $19,257 $542 (3%) $14,832 $16,887 $19,740 $21,660 $20,825
2021 $19,799 $355 (2%) $16,705 $16,736 $19,754 $21,542 $21,141
2020 $19,444 $738 (4%) $15,464 $16,644 $20,299 $21,246 $21,324
2019 $18,706 $871 (4%) $15,252 $15,388 $19,266 $20,626 $20,377
2018 $19,577 $266 (1%) $15,885 $16,937 $18,863 $21,642 $21,132
2017 $19,311 $1,386 (8%) $16,489 $17,515 $20,271 $21,362 $21,817
2016 $17,925 $415 (2%) $15,568 $16,153 $18,058 $19,668 $19,775
2015 $17,510 $1,648 (10%) $14,211 $15,765 $18,217 $19,411 $19,383
2014 $15,862 -- $12,403 $15,120 $16,590 $17,649 $18,082

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $29,330 $1,460 (5%) $12,110 $15,160 $2,060
2021 $27,870 $1,890 (7%) $11,020 $14,800 $2,050
2020 $25,980 $360 (1%) $10,770 $13,170 $2,040
2019 $26,340 $340 (1%) $10,560 $13,760 $2,020
2018 $26,000 $680 (3%) $10,400 $13,580 $2,020
2017 $26,680 $610 (2%) $11,160 $13,520 $2,000
2016 $26,070 $2,490 (11%) $11,170 $12,900 $2,000
2015 $23,580 $310 (1%) $10,040 $11,740 $1,800
2014 $23,270 $1,160 (5%) $10,040 $11,430 $1,800
2013 $22,110 -- $9,370 $10,960 $1,780

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,082 dormitories available to its students at $4,060 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is $451 per month.
Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for one academic year is $4,080, which works out to $453 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,060.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,400
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,400
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,400
How much is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $261 $339
For out-of-state students $408 $680

Housing and Meal

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,080 $4,060 N/A 0 1,082
2021 $3,990 $4,700 N/A 0 1,082
2020 $3,990 $4,780 N/A 0 1,082
2019 $3,860 $4,580 N/A 0 1,082
2018 $3,780 $4,390 N/A 0 1,078
2017 $3,680 $4,040 N/A 0 1,079
2016 $3,500 $3,800 N/A 0 892

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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