
For the application year 2023, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reported an impressive Regular Decision acceptance rate of 85.2%, accepting 1,312 out of 1,539 applicants. This marks an increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 82.7%, where 1,252 were admitted from 1,514 applicants. Historically, acceptance rates have varied, with a notable dip to 76.6% in 2019, before steadily rising in subsequent years. The data indicates a generally favorable trend for applicants, with acceptance rates fluctuating between 76.6% and 88% over the past five years.