South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
— Science and Engineering since 1885 —
At Mines we don't have large lectures led by graduate students, just hands-on education and real world experience. Students interned with 240 employers in 39 states last year alone.
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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.
What's better than a degree? Graduating with an average starting salary topping $63,000 — one reason the Wall Street Journal named us #1 return on investment nationwide.
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16 undergraduate degrees/majors, 23 graduate degrees, 18 minors plus certificate options help you prepare for the future you envision
A student team of computer programmers from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will compete at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) April 15-20, in Beijing, China. Follow their progress on the SD Mines YouTube channel.
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is hosting a free girls GenCyber security camp this summer. The program is funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) GenCyber Program, which pays tuition and registration fees for the participants.
The 2018 High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair included 550 registered students from around the Black Hills region. Projects ranged from research on the health benefits of buffalo, effects of Wi-Fi radiation on plant growth, dry ice hovercrafts, alternative oils to run in cars, using macroinvertebrates to assess water quality, and engineering a wearable EEG device plus many more.
The South Dakota School of Mines & TechnologyMining and Mucking Team are world champions, taking home first place in the co-ed/mixed division at the International Collegiate Mining Games held March 29–April 1, in Cornwall, England.
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology department of Mechanical Engineering has been ranked sixth in the nation by Schools.com.
Our 2018 Spring Commencement ceremony begins at 9am Saturday, May 5th at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena. Live-streaming Video via YouTube will begin shortly before the start of the ceremony at 9 am. Learn More >>
Join us Friday, June 15, 2018 at Go To Mines to talk with professors one-on-one, learn about our research, explore campus and the dorms, get insider tips on campus life, the application process, scholarships, and financial aid. RSVP Online >>
We search for dark matter a mile underground, engineer solutions for the developing world, and launch research-fueled start-ups and industry partnerships to spark economic development at home and abroad. Learn More >>
Our summer camps are designed to be fun and hands-on, and are for high school students (grades 9 - 12). Registration is available now for our 2018 Camps! Register Today! >>