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Students from SD and select surrounding states can apply to South Dakota Mines with no application fee through November 30.* The fee is automatically waived for eligible SD Advantage students.
*South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota,
Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin
SD Advantage States:
Launch Your STEM Career Here
You’re not just looking for a degree — you’re looking for a launchpad. A place where your time, energy, and tuition actually mean something. College is an investment, and you want to know it’s worth it. South Dakota Mines is an affordable university with incredible outcomes. We don’t just hand you a diploma — we get you hired. Because we don’t just teach — we launch. Internships at places like Caterpillar, NASA, and Garmin? Check. Hands-on research that solves real problems? Absolutely. Real-world experience isn’t extra here — it’s the foundation.
Why South Dakota Mines?
- Consistently ranked as the best university in South Dakota
- 20+ science and engineering majors, 30+ minors
- 94% job placement rate — among the best in the nation
- $76,805 average starting salary for recent grads
- Grads built to lead: 500+ alumni in executive-level positions
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
- Achieve a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
OR - Earn your GED credential
AND - Indicate College Algebra-readiness by one of the following methods:
- ACT or SAT math sub-score of at least 20/520
- Completion of a college math course (Intermediate Algebra or higher)
- Qualifying score on the Accuplacer exam
OR
- Be recognized as a South Dakota Regents' Scholar
Transfer students who have earned fewer than 24 semester credits must also meet the freshman admission requirements listed above.
Transfer students with 24 or more semester credits are eligible to be candidates for admission if they meet the standards below:
- Have a cumulative college grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
- Have proof of College Algebra-readiness.
- Are in good standing with their most recently attended school.
NOTE: Minimum cumulative transfer GPA on all college work (24 or more total college credits) for acceptance consideration is 2.00. Applicants with cumulative transfer GPAs between 2.00 and 2.75 on all college work (24 or more total college credits) will be considered individually. Students with a lack of coursework or weak performance within mathematics and science classes are advised to improve their skills in those areas before applying.
Former students who want to reapply for admission must submit another admission application and official transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions for all colleges attended since leaving the university. You must reapply for admission if you interrupt your attendance by a semester or more. Additional documentation will be required if a name change has occurred since prior attendance. If your attendance has been interrupted by three or more semesters, you will be required to pay the application fee.
A student who desires to take classes at South Dakota Mines without being classified as a degree-seeking student must complete the undergraduate application for admission. Non-degree-seeking students are limited to enrolling in up to 30 credit hours of courses without becoming a degree-seeking student. Non-degree-seeking students may be required to submit an official copy of their previous college transcript(s) to verify prerequisites. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible to receive financial aid.
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