by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,358 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,322. When you add it all up, a typical on-campus student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology spent approximately $21,200 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,300 | $17,300 |
| — Housing | $4,358 | |
| — Meals | $4,322 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Total | $21,200 | $24,200 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $91,809 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,540 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,020 |
| One Year Ago | $13,800 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,300 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,969 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,669 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,402 |
| Four Years From Now * | $17,169 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 4.7% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $21,869 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $24,069 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,569 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $91,809 for four years, or about $44,438 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,083 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |