The Black Hills - A Location
Unlike Any Other.

The Black Hills - A Location
Unlike Any Other.

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STEM is Our Specialty

Our programs are 100% STEM-focused. Here, you will break things, build things, and invent tomorrow. 

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We are Adventurous

When in comes to life outside the classroom, our one-of-kind location offers the best of all worlds.

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We are a Smart Investment

South Dakota Mines places among the top universities in the state and nation, affirming we are a best-in-class STEM university.

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See for Yourself

Take a closer look at the Hardrock life.  Schedule a campus visit or take a virtual tour to experience our amazing community.

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South Dakota Mines Honors Students for Academic Excellence

South Dakota Mines named 569 students to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List, and 64 part-time students received Academic Recognition for the Fall 2022 semester.

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Mines in Minecraft: Student Renders University Campus Inside Popular Video Game

South Dakota Mines computer engineering major Jaxxen Cheney has built a model of the university campus inside the popular video game Minecraft.

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South Dakota Mines adds Wisconsin and Illinois to List of States with In-State Rates

A decision by the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) allows South Dakota Mines to offer in-state rates to incoming freshmen and transfer students from Wisconsin and Illinois starting in the summer of 2023.

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NEWS
South Dakota Mines Takes Over State Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday
South Dakota Mines Students Help Design and Build Photon Monitoring System for DUNE
Mines Students Mobilize to Give Back on MLK Day Holiday
The Making of DUNE: Excavating One of the Largest Deep Underground Caverns in History—for Science
Mines’ Spring 2023 STEAM Café Lineup Features Dark Skies, Early Radio, Local Pottery, Survival Skills and More
Vision Realized: Innovation District Booms Around South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines Honors Students for Academic Excellence
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We are Driven

STEM can change the world. Tackle society’s toughest challenges through research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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We are Hands-On

Learn by doing in makerspaces, labs, and through internships and co-ops. Real-world experiences lead to great career opportunities.

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We are Successful

Graduates go on to work for Fortune 500 companies. 97% placement in field of study and average starting salaries over $68,000.

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We are a Family

Build a lifelong network of friends and learn from faculty who are exceptional mentors. We believe collaboration and support lead to success for all.

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Create it.

Join our community of innovators forging their own path to what's next.

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