Key differences on Getting in
- 1
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's yield is 20 pts higher than Dakota State's
Yield rate - 2
Dakota State's SAT midpoint is 75 points higher than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's
SAT midpoint - 3
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology admits 80% vs. 88% at Dakota 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
- Dakota StateAccessible
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 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyTest-optional
- Dakota 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.
Dakota State
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required.
What they look at
| Factor | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not 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