The Black Hills - A Location
Unlike Any Other.

Undergraduate Admissions

We are a STEM university, with curriculum that allows you to jump into your major from day one. We expect you to break things, build things, explore your passions, and invent tomorrow.

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Graduate Admissions

Gain access to renowned faculty, high-tech facilities, challenging projects, and the resources you need to advance your career and research what matters - here and around the globe.

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Summer Camps

Our summer camps are designed to be fun and hands-on, and are for high school and middle school students . Registration is available now for our 2022 Summer Camps!

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Visit our Campus Virtually!

View our unique campus through vibrant imagery, VR360 tours, and video that allows you to enjoy 360° panoramic views from the convenience of your own computer or mobile device.

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See if you Qualify for In-state Tuition Rates

Undergraduate Students

New freshmen and transfer students from Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming can attend at the in-state rate through the South Dakota Advantage, saving $4,000 annually. The in-state tuition rate also applies to Children of Alumni, Veterans, and active Military and their spouse.

Students from Minnesota can take advantage of reciprocity tuition rates.

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Graduate Students

New graduate students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming can enroll in an on-campus graduate degree at the in-state rate after completing the bachelor's degree, saving $6,000 annually.

Students from Minnesota can take advantage of reciprocity tuition rates.

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Mines Names Students to Fall 2021 Dean’s List

South Dakota Mines has named 616 students to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.

Mines Faculty Member Wins NSF CAREER Award for Research to Slow Cancer Using Nanotechnology

Dr. Congzhou Wang has won a highly prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his work, which has real promise for both stopping cancer and understanding how nanomaterials interact with the body.

Mines Programs Ranked Best in the Nation for Value and Quality

A broad spectrum of websites and publications that provide annual rankings for universities put South Dakota Mines among the top schools in the state and nation.

NEWS

Mines Students Mobilize to Give Back on MLK Day Holiday

Mines Physics Student Organization Wins National Recognition

Mines Names Students to Fall 2021 Dean’s List

Local Teacher Connects Mines Faculty and South Dakota Farmers to Capitalize on Breakthroughs in Ag Research

RESPEC Announces Mines Alumnus Jason Love as New President

Mines Faculty Member Wins Prestigious NSF CAREER Award for Research to Slow Cancer Using Nanotechnology

Mines Student Named National Student Veteran of the Year Finalist

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