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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
0.78 incidents / 1,000 students
Rapid City, SD · Clery Act 2024 · Public
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Across 2022–2024, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reported 3 incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section, and the yearly count rose over that span (largest filed category: Arson). Nearby same-state same-level comparison: Augustana University.
- 0.78
- Incidents / 1k students
- #507
- Rank of 2,072
- #8
- SD rank
- 2,576
- Enrolled students
0.78 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reports 0.78 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 67% below SUNY Adirondack. Similar-enrollment scored peers: SUNY Adirondack (0.39/1k); University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (0.00/1k); University of Puerto Rico-Humacao (1.55/1k); Valparaiso University (3.88/1k); Augustana College (5.84/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Augustana University (8.79/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Arson.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 0.78
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #507
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 76%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 1
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 219347 · South Dakota School of 0.78/1k score rate · #507/2,072
RATE-QUIET · RANK-UPPER · ST-UPPER · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-REPORT
- RATE-QUIET 0.78/1k
- RANK-UPPER #507/2,072
- ST-UPPER #8 in state
- ABOVE-PEER SUNY Adirondack · +0.39
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-UP ↑ trend
- CAT-LEAD Arson
- ENR-SMALL 2,576
- FIRE-REPORT 1 fire
Nearest enrollment peer: SUNY Adirondack (-0.39/1k)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology sheet RATE-QUIET · RANK-UPPER · ST-UPPER · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-REPORT · peer SUNY Adirondack. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-QUIET · RANK-UPPER · ST-UPPER · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-REPORT. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is SUNY Adirondack (-0.39/1k). National rank #507 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reports 0.78 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 67% below SUNY Adirondack. Similar-enrollment scored peers: SUNY Adirondack (0.39/1k); University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (0.00/1k); University of Puerto Rico-Humacao (1.55/1k); Valparaiso University (3.88/1k); Augustana College (5.84/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Augustana University (8.79/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Arson.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around South Dakota School
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest South on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- University of Puerto Rico-Carolina · lowest peer 0
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- SUNY Adirondack · near 0.39
SUNY Adirondack — near
0.39 per 1,000 students
- South Dakota School of · this campus 0.78
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — this campus
0.78 per 1,000 students
- University of Puerto Rico-Humacao · near 1.55
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao — near
1.55 per 1,000 students
- Augustana College · highest peer
Augustana College — highest peer
5.84 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's 0.78/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology decreased from 2 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 14 SD 4-year peers in this comparison, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is larger than 62% and safer-reporting than 62% - the larger, safer-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
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- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 54, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 69, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 46
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 46, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 69
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 77, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 31
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 85, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 54
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 38, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 8
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 31, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 23, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 15, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 8, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 23
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 92, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 15
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 38
- South Dakota School of Min…: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 62, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 62
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| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | 206 | 0.00 | 0 | 77 |
| Sinte Gleska University | 592 | 1.69 | 8 | 23 |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | 892 | 0.00 | 15 | 77 |
| Oglala Lakota College | 1,188 | 0.00 | 23 | 77 |
| Kairos University | 1,239 | 0.00 | 31 | 77 |
| Mount Marty University | 1,284 | 4.67 | 38 | 8 |
| University of Sioux Falls | 1,450 | 0.69 | 46 | 69 |
| Augustana University | 2,390 | 8.79 | 54 | 0 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (this campus) | 2,576 | 0.78 | 62 | 62 |
| Black Hills State University | 3,346 | 0.90 | 69 | 46 |
| Northern State University | 3,708 | 1.62 | 77 | 31 |
| Dakota State University | 3,774 | 0.79 | 85 | 54 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
What changed between 2023 and 2024
Reported on-campus incidents at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology fell from 2 to 1 (-50%). The increase shows up in Arson (0 to 1). Falling over the same period: Rape (1 to 0) and Robbery (1 to 0).
This describes reported incidents, not crime. Clery counts move with reporting policy, awareness campaigns and how a campus staffs its security authorities, so a rise can reflect better capture of reports and a fall can reflect worse capture. One year of movement at a single campus is not a trend.
What actually gets reported at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Across 3 reporting years, on-campus incidents were recorded in 3 Clery Act categories here: Arson, Rape and Robbery.
The remaining 8 categories were reported with no on-campus incidents, among them Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Fondling and Incest. Under the Clery Act that zero is an affirmative report that nothing in the category occurred, not an absence of data, which is why the table below lists those rows rather than dropping them.
Counts describe incidents reported under the Clery Act for the on-campus geography. Reporting practice varies between institutions, so counts are not a direct measure of relative safety.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology: Criminal Offenses by year
Rising
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| Period | On-campus incidents |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| Crime Type | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Table figures show the Criminal Offenses section; other Clery tables are separate
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 1 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 28 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 33 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 30 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
NY
SUNY Adirondack
0.39 incidents / 1,000 students
PR
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where South Dakota School of Mines and Technology sits on price and outcomes
At $20,183, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's reported average net price is cheaper than 75% among 20 South Dakota colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $18,146.
- $20,183
- average net price
- $18,146
- South Dakota median
- 2.3×
- six-year earnings to median debt
- $6,645
- reported income-bracket spread
Net price moves with income here, but not sharply: $15,348 for families reporting under $30,000 against $21,993 above $110,000, a difference of $6,645. Aid narrows the gap without closing it, so the $20,183 average sits reasonably close to what most brackets report.
Median reported earnings six years after entry are $62,863, roughly 3.1 times a year of net price. That is a workable ratio, though it says nothing about how long the programme takes to finish.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,500
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,900
- Avg Net Price
- $20,183
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 80%
- SAT Average
- 1245
- SAT Math Range
- 580-680
- ACT Average
- 27
- ACT Range
- 24-30
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $62,863
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $72,257
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 96%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 1,276 similar institutions by enrollment size.
SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY · 2,576 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
Carolina, PR · 2,576 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
Humacao, PR · 2,577 enrolled
Safety Score 1.55
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · 2,579 enrolled
Safety Score 3.88
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL · 2,570 enrolled
Safety Score 5.84
Closest by National Rank
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (national rank #507) sits near Eastern Oklahoma State College (#508) and Chestnut Hill College (#506) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
Carolina, PR · 2,576 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
Humacao, PR · 2,577 enrolled
Safety score 1.55
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · 2,579 enrolled
Safety score 3.88
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL · 2,570 enrolled
Safety score 5.84
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL · 2,567 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · 2,565 enrolled
Safety score 7.02
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX · 2,589 enrolled
Safety score 0.39
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA · 2,592 enrolled
Safety score 4.24
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA · 1,288 enrolled
Safety score 0.78
Long Island University
Brookville, NY · 16,689 enrolled
Safety score 0.78
North Park University
Chicago, IL · 2,557 enrolled
Safety score 0.78
D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY · 2,556 enrolled
Safety score 0.78
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL · 1,277 enrolled
Safety score 0.78
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · 46,807 enrolled
Safety score 0.77
Taylor University
Upland, IN · 2,548 enrolled
Safety score 0.78
California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · 10,419 enrolled
Safety score 0.77
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology safe?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a safety score of 0.78 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #507 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: SUNY Adirondack (0.39/1k). Same-state same-level set: Augustana University (8.79/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k).
What crimes are reported at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
For calendar year 2024, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reported Arson (1) in the Criminal Offenses section. Every other category in that section was reported at zero; other Clery tables are separate.
How does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology compare to similar schools?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reports 67% fewer 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than SUNY Adirondack. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: SUNY Adirondack (0.39/1k); University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (0.00/1k); University of Puerto Rico-Humacao (1.55/1k); Valparaiso University (3.88/1k); Augustana College (5.84/1k). Same-state same-level set: Augustana University (8.79/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k).
Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology have fire safety data?
Yes. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
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