Housing & Dining Rates
2026-2027 Housing & Dining Rates
Housing and dining rates for the next academic year are typically approved by the
SD Board of Regents in March or April. Rates typically increase a small amount each
year.
For previous rates, contact our office.
| Housing - Room Types | Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Double/Triple Occupancy | $2,293.00 |
| Single Occupancy | $2,741.00 |
| Quad | $2,567.00 |
| Study Quad | $2,755.00 |
| Placer Double Suite | $2,960.00 |
| Placer Single Suite | $3,403.00 |
| Rocker Square I Apartments | $4,071.00 |
| Rocker Square II Apartments | $3,925.00 |
| Double as a Single | $3,237.00 |
| Summer Housing Rocker Square I |
$244.00 per week |
| Meal Plans (Plan details) | Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Gold Rush* | $2,324.00 |
| Hardrocker 160* | $2,045.00 |
| Hardrocker 125 | $2,021.00 |
| Hardrocker 75 | $1,164.00 |
| Hardrocker Flex | $1,219.00 |
| Rocker Square Flex** | $575.00 |
| Commuter Block 25/25 | $282.00 |
| Commuter Block 50/50 | $544.00 |
Commuters, Faculty, and Staff can sign up for any meal plan via the online form.
* First Year students must select one of these two plans. They are ineligible for
all other plans.
** Only available to Rocker Square residents, commuting students, or faculty/staff.
Meal Plan Terms and Conditions
For meal plan details, hours of operation, menus, and employment opportunities, please visit the Mines Dining page.
Meal Plans may be changed once per semester for the first 10 days. Changes may be completed on the housing application if not yet placed into housing or via online form [available until Sept. 6 @ 4pm MT]. Changes to meal plans for the Fall are automatically applied for the Spring semester. All funds and plans purchased for use in the South Dakota Mines dining program are for the personal use of the owner of the account or plan only and are non-transferable. Meals may not be bought or sold and meal plan holder must accompany guest when using guest meals. Plan meal swipes are not transferable to the next semester and are non-refundable. Meal Plan Flex Dollars will transfer from the fall to spring semester as long as the student maintains enrollment into the spring semester. All meal plans include a bond and utility fee used to cover costs of building operations and improvements.
