Key differences on Getting in
- 1
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's yield is 12 pts higher than Truman State's
Yield rate - 2
Truman State's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's
SAT midpoint - 3
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology admits 80% vs. 84% at Truman State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologySelective
- Truman StateSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyTest-optional
- Truman StateTest-optional
How they read a record
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
The high school record is required; GPA and a college-prep program are considered.
Truman State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Truman State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why