South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is test optional for undergraduate admissions, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for consideration. The school allows self-reporting of scores, which allows applicants to share their SAT or ACT results without needing to submit official documents initially. Approximately 26% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 78% submit ACT scores. The total percentage of students submitting scores exceeds 100% because some students submit both.