Outcomes at SD Mines
Graduation Rate
55.89%
Transfer-out Rate
5.69%
Retention Rate
83.00%
The graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 55.89% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. 275 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 492 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 60.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 5.69% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 83% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. 275 students have completed and 28 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 15 students still enrolled and 174 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 492 | 492 |
| Completers | 275 (55.89%) | 275 |
| Transfer-out | 28 (5.69%) | 28 |
| Still Enrolled | 15 (3.05%) | 15 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 174 (35.37%) | 174 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 137 students have completed in 4 years and additional 129 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 137 (27.85%) |
95 (24.42%) |
42 (40.78%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 129 (26.22%) |
103 (26.48%) |
26 (25.24%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 9 (1.83%) |
6 (1.54%) |
3 (2.91%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55.89% (275/492) | 52.44% (204/389) | 68.93% (71/103) |
| Asian | 50.00% (2/4) | 100.00% (2/2) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |
| Hispanic | 50.00% (12/24) | 47.37% (9/19) | 60.00% (3/5) |
| White | 56.88% (244/429) | 53.25% (180/338) | 70.33% (64/91) |
| Two or More Race | 37.50% (6/16) | 28.57% (4/14) | 100.00% (2/2) |