South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

South Dakota Mines provides education in science, engineering and technology.

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About South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, also called South Dakota Mines, is a public university in Rapid City, South Dakota, focused on science, engineering and technology. Its homepage describes the school as an engineering, science and technology university and lists undergraduate and graduate admissions, academic support, career services, on-campus living, summer camps and campus events.

The homepage reports 192 employers in 36 states, an average starting salary of $76,805 and a 94% job placement rate. These figures are the school's own reported results. The source does not state the time period or method behind them. Student testimonials on the page describe elective choices within a major and employer understanding of graduates. Application fees are waived for students from South Dakota and a listed group of states through November 30, and automatically for eligible SD Advantage students. The source does not give tuition or other costs, so known pricing is unknown.

Key features

  • Undergraduate and graduate admissions information for science, engineering and technology programs
  • Senior elective options that allow students to choose specialties within a major
  • Career services and reported employer and job placement figures
  • Academic support services for enrolled students
  • On-campus living options and student engagement programs
  • Summer camps and a listed calendar of campus events
Best for: Prospective undergraduate or graduate students interested in science, engineering or technology, especially those from South Dakota or the listed neighboring states.
Good for
  • The homepage reports 192 employers in 36 states, a $76,805 average starting salary and a 94% job placement rate.
  • Students from South Dakota and listed states can apply with no application fee through November 30.
  • A student testimonial on the homepage describes choosing senior electives to customize a major.
Watch out for
  • The no-fee application offer applies only to students from listed states and ends on November 30.
  • The homepage does not state tuition or other costs.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology at a glance

Official website
sdsmt.edu
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
US
Good for
Students
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology FAQ

Is there an application fee to apply?
Students from South Dakota and select surrounding states can apply with no application fee through November 30. The fee is automatically waived for eligible SD Advantage students.
Can students customize their major?
A mechanical engineering student quoted on the homepage says the school lets students customize their major and choose senior electives in specialties they like.
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