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
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has received a $3 million donation, the largest gift in school history, from Larry and Linda Pearson for an Alumni and Conference Center to be built adjacent to the campus. Construction will begin immediately, with an expected completion date of Sept. 1, 2019.
Three organizations have recently ranked the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology among the best schools in the state and nation. Mines is recognized not only for college and graduate level courses but also for top pre-college summer camps that promote STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Math) education.
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.
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 >>
Mines offers several summer athletic camps, tournaments, and workshops for a wide range of youth. A number of basketball tournaments and camps take place for varying ages and skill levels from May through late July. REGISTER 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! >>