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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(11 courses)
INR 13 L - 15 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 83 & Above, PTE: 56 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
MS(16 courses)
INR 11 L - 13 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE
B.Sc.(6 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 83 & Above, PTE: 56 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
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Q:   What are South Dakota School of Mines & Technology requirements for International Students?
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Applicants need to meet the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology requirements to get admission to undergraduate and graduate program. We have mentioned below the South Dakota Mines admission requirements for international students:

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology UG requirements:

·      Official academic transcripts  (English translation);

·      GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;

·      Proof of English language proficiency; and

·      SAT/ACT math sub-scores of at least 520/20.

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology PG requirements:

·      Official academic transcripts (English translation);

·      Bachelor's degree in relevant field;

·      GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;

·      Letter of recommendations  (LOR);

·      Statement of Purpose  (SOP);

·      Proof of English language proficiency; and

·      Other course-specific requirements.

Read more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

Q:   What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester in South Dakota Mines?
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is one of the best universities in USA and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester in South Dakota Mines:

  • Academic Routine: Build a practical routine for studies and make use of the academic resources offered by South Dakota Mines.
  • Connect with Faculty: Students must build a healthy relationship with professors and is helpful with studies as well as job opportunities.
  • Co-curricular Activities: Participate in events, clubs, trips, community organisation, volunteering and more.
  • Gym & Fitness: Fitness freaks can make use of the equipments at South Dakota Mines in order to build a healthy routine for themselves.
  • Planning Finances: Since studying abroad is expensive, students must plan their budget and invest/spend their money mindfully while studying in South Dakota Mines.
Q:   Is it hard to get into South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is not the most competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 83%. This figure tells us that almost 83 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in the university, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an applicant fulfills South Dakota Mines admission requirements i.e.; competitive grades, standardized test scores, English language requirements as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure an admission in the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology within the deadlines in order to get enrolled as a student.

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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost of living for international students?
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South Dakota Mines cost of living for international students is inclusive of accommodation facilities, room and board, transportation, personal expenses and more. For Indian students, the total amount sums upto be around INR 13L.

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Cost of Living

Cost in INR
Books and Supplies
(Includes laptop program)
USD 1,900INR 1.5L
Room and BoardUSD 8,800INR 7.2L
TransportationUSD 3,000INR 2.4L
PersonalUSD 2,000INR 1.6L
Estimated Yearly TotalUSD 15,700INR 13L

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 82.75

Q:   What is the cost of studying MS Mining Engineering at South Dakota Mines?
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The South Dakota Mines cost to study MS Mining Engineering is INR 12 L for first-year. We have mentioned below the complete first-year cost to study MS Mining Engineering at South Dakota Mines:

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Tuition & fees

INR 12,15,646

Hostel & Meals

INR 6,28,382

Transportation

INR 2,48,700

Books and supplies

INR 99,480

Total approximate fees

INR 21,92,208

Q:   How is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Engineering ranked?
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Engineering is one of top courses offered by the university and students across the world desire to pursue this course. Listed below are the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Engineering rankings:

Ranked By202120222023

US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG

#128#133#139

US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PG

#116#104#113

US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PG

#110#117#121

US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG

NA#170#170

US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG

#149#127#153
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Answered 5 months ago

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Tennessee Technological University are some of the best universities for pursuing higher education in the USA. SDSMT was established in 1885 and is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. Whereas, Tennessee Technological University was established

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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Michigan Technological University both are among the top choices of international students in the USA. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantag

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Ishita Kalra

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Answered a year ago

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology application fee vary as per the programme type you apply. Below we have includes the South Dakota School of Mines application fee for undergraduate and graduate programs:

  • UG: USD 20 or INR 1,657.31
  • PG: USD 35 or INR 2,900.48

(USD 1 = INR 82.87)

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Chandra Shekhar

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Answered a year ago

Yes, Graduate Examination Records (GRE) scores is waived off for all the students applying for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduate courses. However, if candidates already have a score, they can submit it along with the documents. Student who get admitted in South Dakota Mines, usual

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Anushree Sinha

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Answered a year ago

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology deadline for undergraduate admission in Spring semester is Aug 1, 2025. We have mentioned below the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology admission deadlines for graduate admission below:

Application Semester

Thesis MS and PhD (research) students

Non-thesis MS campus students 

Distance students 

Fall (August)

Feb 1, 2026

Closed

Aug 1, 2025

Spring (January)

Aug 1, 2025

Oct 1, 2025

Closed

Summer (May) 

Not available

Not available

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