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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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.}

Shattering the Ceiling: Women Trailblazers at South Dakota Mines

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’re sharing this 2019 article from The Hardrock alumni magazine about a pioneering group of 1969 graduates.

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

Mines Students Present Research on Possible Treatments for Cancer, Severe Weather Prediction, Lunar Robotics, Alternative Energy and More

South Dakota Mines Bound for Bright Future in the Mineral Industries Disciplines

Shattering the Ceiling: Women Trailblazers at South Dakota Mines

Mines Plans Return to Normal Operations this Fall

Mines Faculty Member Receives Army Patriotic Civilian Service Award for Exceptional Teaching of Military History

Mines Graduates Show the Value of South Dakota Freedom Scholarship on State’s High-Tech Economy

Mines Professor to Advise Top US Officials on Mining Safety

EVENTS

May

Final Exams

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

May

Spring Semester Ends

All Day

May

Spring Graduation

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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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