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Congratulations! You've taken the first step toward your future in STEM by showing interest in a top STEM university. At South Dakota Mines, you'll dig deep into hands-on learning, real-world experiences, and join a community of students who are serious about school - and serious about fun.
A world-class education awaits…
- Consistently ranked as the best university in South Dakota
- 20+ science and engineering majors, 29 minors
- 12:1 student-faculty ratio, where 1:1 connections are made
- 97% placement rate — one of the highest in the nation
- $77,067 average starting salary for 2024 grads
- 500+ alums in executive-level positions
It is an absolutely incredible place ... Everyone supports each other. They really, really push each other as well. I know I've been pushed in all my classes to do well in my academics, but it also leaves enough room to grow and have a social life as well, so I just really love it here at Mines.
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