Graduate Admission Requirements
Students applying to a thesis MS or PhD (research) option are required to submit official transcripts, test scores and recommendations as listed by the program prior to being considered for admission and funding. Successful applicants typically have GRE scores above the 50th percentile, a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and strong recommendations. The GRE is waived for all South Dakota Mines students and graduates.
Non-thesis campus and distance students (who are typically not considered for assistantship funding) are not required to submit GRE scores and recommendations. Non-thesis applicants may submit unofficial transcripts and English proficiency documentation for initial consideration. Students selected for admission will be required to submit an official U.S. transcript or international transcript evaluation and official English proficiency scores (if applicable) prior to enrollment.
Criteria may not be strict thresholds, depending on the program. Factors such as work or research experience may be considered when evaluating applicants. Students with special circumstances should contact the program prior to applying
See individual program pages for specific admission requirements.
Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences - MS
Biomedical Engineering - MS, PhD
Chemical Engineering - MS
Chemical & Biological Engineering - PhD
Chemical & Biological Sciences - MS, PhD
Civil & Environmental Engineering - MS, PhD
Computer Science and Engineering - MS
Construction Engineering & Management - MS
Data Science & Engineering - PhD
Electrical Engineering - MS, PhD
Engineering Management - MS
Geology & Geological Engineering - MS
Geology, Geological Engineering, and Mining Engineering - PhD
Industrial Engineering - MS
Mechanical Engineering - MS, PhD
Materials Engineering & Science - MS, PhD
Mining Engineering & Management - MS
Nanoscience & Nanoengineering - MS, PhD
Paleontology - MS