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Undergraduate Admissions

We are a STEM university, with curriculum that allows you to jump into your major from day one. We expect you to break things, build things, explore your passions, and invent tomorrow.

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Graduate Admissions

Gain access to renowned faculty, high-tech facilities, challenging projects, and the resources you need to advance your career and research what matters - here and around the globe.

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Explore the Black Hills

Students will find a variety of activities to enjoy off campus, from exploring the Rushmore Region to experiencing endless outdoor adventures in the Black Hills.

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See if you Qualify for In-state Tuition Rates

Undergraduate Students

New freshmen and transfer students from Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming can attend at the in-state rate through the South Dakota Advantage, saving $4,000 annually. The in-state tuition rate also applies to Children of Alumni, Veterans, and active Military and their spouse.

Students from Minnesota can take advantage of reciprocity tuition rates.

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Graduate Students

New graduate students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming can enroll in an on-campus graduate degree at the in-state rate after completing the bachelor's degree, saving $6,000 annually.

Students from Minnesota can take advantage of reciprocity tuition rates.

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Mines Researcher Creates Nanoparticle Pinwheels

Dr. Shan Zhou an assistant professor in the Department of Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering at South Dakota Mines, made a breakthrough in the creation of nanoscale structures that could change medicine, computing, clean energy and more.

South Dakota Mines Tops State and Nation in Multiple Rankings

A range of organizations have once again placed South Dakota Mines among the top universities in the state and nation. This latest list of rankings affirms Mines’ longstanding reputation as a best-in-class STEM university with a fantastic return on investment for graduates.

Oppelt Brothers Win Mines Junior Bladesmithing Championship for the Second Year in a Row

Caleb and Evan Oppelt from Goodwin, SD have landed the top spots in South Dakota Mines Junior Bladesmithing Championship for the second year in a row.

South Dakota Mines Hosts Largest Career Fair on Record

South Dakota Mines hosted the largest career fair in university history on Sept. 13. Mines routinely hosts some of the biggest career fairs in the state, and the large number of employers and organizations that attended this year reflects the high-value Mines graduates bring to the marketplace.

NEWS

South Dakota Mines Annual Holiday Parade of Trees Open to the Public

Mines Researcher Creates Nanoparticle Pinwheels

South Dakota Mines Hosts 33rd Annual Diwali Celebration Featuring Food, Fireworks and Cultural Performances

Mines Students Win Scholarships through Speaker Series

Mines Plans Upgrades to Veterans Resource Center Thanks to Alumni Donors

South Dakota Mines Hosts Annual Grubby Games Convention and Esports Charity Fundraiser

South Dakota Mines Tops State and Nation in Multiple Rankings

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