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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South Dakota Mines Researcher Invents Revolutionary Onsite Wastewater Treatment Device

Maryam Amouamouha, Ph.D., a graduate student at South Dakota Mines, has invented a new device that could revolutionize water treatment and improve water quality and availability around the world.

Sign Up for a Tour at Go to Mines This Summer

South Dakota Mines will host hundreds of prospective students during two Go to Mines events this summer. Students and their families are invited to attend Go to Mines on Friday, June 10 or Saturday, July 23.

South Dakota Mines Names Students to Spring 2022 Dean’s List

South Dakota Mines has named 587 students to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List.

Mines Tops the State and Nation in College Rankings

Once again, South Dakota Mines has topped the state and nation in a wide array of college rankings. Mines measured well in both return on investment (ROI) and overall academic quality against other universities in South Dakota and across the country.

NEWS

Mines Donates 4632 Hours of Community Service During the 2021-2022 School Year

South Dakota Mines Researcher Invents Revolutionary Onsite Wastewater Treatment Device

Mines Student Lands Prestigious DoD SMART Scholarship

South Dakota Mines Names Students to Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Mines Tops the State and Nation in College Rankings

Mines Student Calculates Depth of the Earth’s Crust with “Raspberry Shake” Data at Underground Lab

EVENTS

Jul

President's Ride Scholarship Fundraiser

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Aug