Welcome Minnesota Students

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Plan a Visit

Ready to explore all that South Dakota Mines has to offer? Whether you choose a personalized visit tailored to your interests or join us for our  'Go to Mines' event, we’ve got the perfect way for you to experience campus life firsthand. Join a thriving community of future engineers, scientists, and innovators from the Land of 10,000 Lakes! With 18% of our student body hailing from Minnesota, you'll be in great company as you shape the future

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Customize your visit to your interests by scheduling a personalized campus tour. You'll be able to tour campus with a student ambassador in addition to meeting with admissions and faculty members as they are available.
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Tour departments, housing and other facilities, and meet faculty and current students. 
8am - 1pm
Saturday, April 26, 2025        Friday, June 13, 2025        Saturday, July 19, 2025

Nationally Recognized Excellence

South Dakota Mines is continually ranked among the best  universities in the nation. The Wall Street Journal ranked the university among the Top 10 most highly recommended schools in its 2024 Best Colleges in U.S. report.

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Job Placement Rate and Internships

Over 73% of students at SDM completed an internship or co-op program in 2024. Those who completed internships or co-ops had a 100% job placement rate.

Personalized Instruction

Join our small but thriving school community. Our 2,500-student campus has 2,000 undergraduates and 500 master’s and doctoral students. Our dedicated faculty  - experts with industry connections - provide personalized guidance, hands-on learning and career opportunities.  

Fuel Your Future with STEM

At South Dakota Mines, explore 20 innovative STEM majors and 29 dynamic minors designed to ignite your passion, challenge the limits of science and technology, and empower you to make a lasting impact on the world.

Discover our outdoor classroom

A vibrant hub in the scenic Black Hills, just miles from Mount Rushmore, Sturgis, Crazy Horse Monument, Custer State Park and Sanford Underground Research Facility. With a strong local economy, a growing technology sector and a welcoming community, Rapid City offers the perfect balance of career-building opportunities and outdoor adventure. 

 

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