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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Cheer on the Hardrockers

Don’t miss any of the action! Get your Hardrocker All Sport passes online today. The All Sports season pass gets you into all the Hardrocker home sports events for general admission.

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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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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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South Dakota Mines Wins $11.2 Million Grant for DoD Cold Weather Research

Mines is partnering with the Department of Defense on a new project called “Materials and Manufacturing for Cold Regions.”

South Dakota Mines Offers New Avionics and Aerospace Engineering Minors

South Dakota Mines has two new minors for students interested in working in the booming avionics or aerospace industries.

NEWS

Two Mines Computer Science Students Build New Dating App Based on Memes

Mines Fall 2021 STEAM Cafés: The First Woman Computer Programmer, Rural Studies, Mysterious Shipwrecks, and More

Special Assistant Attorney General Presented Constitution Day Talk at Mines

South Dakota Mines Wins $11.2 Million Grant for DoD Cold Regions Research

South Dakota Mines Offers New Avionics and Aerospace Engineering Minors

Mines Faculty Member Joins Inaugural Cohort at Rural Communication Institute

Fire Destroys Part of Mines Outdoor Living Laboratory Researchers Continue Study Incorporating Burned Area

EVENTS

Sep

Free Armadillo's Ice Cream

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sep

President's Reception for Rocker Days Candidates

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sep

Coronation

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sep

Pep Rally Immediately following Coronation

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep

M-Day Picnic

12:00 PM - 2:00 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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