In-person classes planned for Fall 2021. Applications still accepted.

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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CTA South Dakota Mines Summer Camps Scholarships Available

2021 Summer Camps

Our summer camps are designed to be fun and hands-on, and are for high school students (rising 9th - 12th grades plus graduating seniors). Registration is available now!

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Online Viewbook

Want a closer look at the Hardrock life? Our online viewbook captures in images and video just how unique the South Dakota Mines experience is.

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South Dakota Mines is ranked #1 Engineering School for Return on Investment by College Factual

Undergraduate Students

The South Dakota Advantage Scholarship: Incoming freshmen and transfer students from these states can attend at the in-state rate, saving $4,000 annually.

^{*MN students can take advantage of reciprocity tuition rates.}

Graduate Students

The Western Regional Graduate Program: New graduate students from these states can enroll in an on-campus graduate degree program at the in-state rate, saving $6,000 annually.

^{*MN students can take advantage of reciprocity tuition rates.}

Mines President Hosts Ride as Fundraiser for Scholarships

The 2nd annual South Dakota Mines President’s Ride Scholarship Fundraiser is planned for Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Mines Names Students to Spring 2021 Dean’s List

South Dakota Mines has named 560 students to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List.

Mines Plans Return to Normal Operations this Fall

South Dakota Mines plans plans for a return to normal in the Fall 2021 semester with regular in-person classes, a full athletics schedule, student activities and the traditional homecoming celebration along with other events.

NEWS

Fighting Fire with Fire—Black Hills Information Security—Hackers for Hire

South Dakota Mines Hosts North American Mine Ventilation Symposium

South Dakota Mines Job Placement Rate Remains High

Building the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Mines President Hosts Ride as Fundraiser for Scholarships

Mines Names Students to Spring 2021 Dean’s List

Mines Forges New Partnership with Mondragón Mexico University

EVENTS

Jun

National Summer Transportation Institute Summer Camp

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun

It's Rocket Science Summer Camp

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Jun

Materials, Metallurgy & Forensics Summer Camp

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Jun

Geology Rocks! Summer Camp

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jun

Green Chemistry Summer Camp

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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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Best Engineering University

South Dakota Mines was ranked as the #1 engineering university in the country for return on investment by College Factual in its 2021 rankings.

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Go To Mines Open House

Join us at an upcoming Go To Mines event. Talk with professors, learn about research, explore campus, get insider tips on campus life and how to apply.

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