South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Cost of Attendance :
$31,451

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Tuition & Fees :
$12,751
Room & Board :
$8,800
Books & Supplies :
$1,900
Other Expenses :
$8,000
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Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Website
Financial Aid Website
Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April 15
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 003470 Free
Profile of 2015-16 Financial Aid
Profile of 2015-16 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
481 (96.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
254 (52.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
254 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
100 (39.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
74%
Average Award
$14,379
Need-Based Gift
Received by 176 (69.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,517
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 210 (82.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,335
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 153 (60.2%) of aid recipients
188 (37.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,544
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,812 (88.6%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,095 (60.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,095 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
334 (30.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
71%
Average Award
$14,262
Need-Based Gift
Received by 693 (63.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,616
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 925 (84.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,359
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 411 (37.5%) of aid recipients
405(19.8%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $3,360
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
71%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,995
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering/Technologies
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Ethnic Background
International Students
Local/State Students
Married Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,718
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