GET STARTED visit campus
www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/ Daily visits Monday – Friday
Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, 3M, and John Deere compete for our students each year. Led by award-winning faculty members, our personalized, hands-on classes will help you understand the problems of today so you can invent the solutions of tomorrow. Here at the School of Mines you’re more than a student. You’re a collaborator. And with our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, every lecture becomes a conversation.
Go to Mines Open Houses Fall ‘14 October 18 November 8 Spring ‘15 April 11 Summer ‘15 July 25
application checklist www.sdsmt.edu/apply
Complete SDSM&T application $20 application fee Submit official ACT/SAT scores Submit all official high school & college transcripts
assured admission
ACADEMICS
freshman
25 ACT/1130 SAT Composite & 25 ACT/570 SAT Math Subscore or 4 years of Advanced Math & 3.5 cumulative GPA
DEGREES & MAJORS
transfer
bachelor of science
minors
master of science
doctor of philosophy
Applied Biological Sciences Applied & Computational Mathematics Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Geological Engineering Geology Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management Interdisciplinary Sciences Atmospheric Sciences Pre-Professional Health Sciences Science, Technology & Society Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Physics
Applied Biological Sciences Atmospheric Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Engineering Geology Geospatial Technology Materials Science-Metals Mathematics Occupational Safety Petroleum Systems Physics Robotics Sustainability Engineering
Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences Biomedical Engineering* Chemical Engineering* Civil & Environmental Engineering* Computational Sciences & Robotics* Construction Management* Electrical Engineering* Engineering Management Geology & Geological Engineering* Materials Engineering & Science* Mechanical Engineering* Mining Engineering* Paleontology* Physics
Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences Biomedical Engineering Chemical & Biological Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Geology & Geological Engineering Materials Engineering & Science Mechanical Engineering Nanoscience & Nanoengineering Physics
* degrees offering accelerated options
For more information on the degrees and majors offered, please visit academics.sdsmt.edu/programs.
Students with 24 or more credits must possess a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher and be college algebra ready If less than 24 credit hours, must meet freshman standards
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scholarships
gotomines.com/costs/scholarships Application deadline is the first business day of February Applicants must be accepted by the first business day of February of the year you plan to attend
contact us
www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/ Office of Admissions 605.394.2414 toll free 877.877.6044 admissions@sdsmt.edu
WHY MINES?
98% OF GRADUATES FOUND JOBS OR ENROLLED IN GRAD SCHOOL LAST YEAR
$62,020
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY OF A 2012-13 GRADUATE
G R E A T P L A C E T O P R E PA R E F O R A F U T U R E I N
SCIENCE - MEDICINE - ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS - COMPUTERS - LAW
FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
COM PE T E FOR OU R ST U DE N T S E ACH Y E A R
78% OF STUDENTS
GOT CO-OPS A ND INTERNSHIPS WORLDWIDE
estimated cost of attendance per year sd resident non-resident mn resident tuition/fees*
$8,235
$11,755
$8,680
books/supplies**
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
room/board
$6,370
$6,370
$6,370
estimated year total
$16,405
$19,925
$16,850
* *Averages based on 30 credits per year **Books and supplies includes Tablet PC Program Some programs are more expensive due to discipline and lab fees
READY/SET/ MINES
FOUR SEASONS OF ADVENTURE
THE WORLD AWAITS ...
Find adventure around every corner. From soaring with the Hardrocker Flying Club to throwing down the gauntlet in a game of intramural kickball, our large range of student groups has something for everyone. See more at
SIX NATIONAL PARKS INCLUDING THE BADLANDS AND DEVIL’S TOWER
At the School of Mines, education crosses borders. Our students study in Spain and attend conferences in Dubai, research in India and compete in the UK. But our students do more than explore the world. They change it.
WWW.SDSMT.EDU/ACTIVITIES
HORSEBACK RIDING HIKING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING ON MORE THAN 6,000 MILES OF TRAILS JET SKIING, KAYAKING, AND WHITE-WATER RAFTING
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
#MINESLIFE
HUMANITARIAN DESIGN WORK
GO THE DISTANCE http://www.sdsmt.edu/StudyAbroad/
photo courtesy of SD Tourism
When you hit the books, just grab a steaming latte at a local coffee shop like Alternative Fuel. With cozy fireplaces inside and terrace seating outside for those sun-drenched days, it’s a great place to cram for an exam or chill with friends. MEN
WOMEN
FOOTBALL
VOLLEYBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY
SOCCER
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
TRACK
TRACK
GOLF
GOLF
CHEERLEADING
photo courtesy of SD Tourism
MORE SUNNY DAYS than honolulu or miami With a small-town soul and big-city offerings, Rapid City is a bustling hub day or night. Peruse the farmer’s markets, take in some culture with numerous art galleries, or rock out to a concert on the Main Street Square stage.
We find pride in our athletes for a reason. Each year numerous student-athletes earn honors and scholarships pursuing excellence both on and off the field.
We’ll bring the packed stands and cheering fans. You bring your game face. athletics.sdsmt.edu
GO-KARTING, MINI-GOLF, AND YEAR-ROUND WATERPARKS
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
hardrockers
Together students, faculty, and industry leaders have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects to test their grit against other engineering programs from around the world with CAMP (Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Production). Find out more at www.sdsmt.edu/camp
HUNTING AND FISHING
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
MORE THAN 80 different student groups
Join the team as we begin our second year as a full NCAA Division II member.
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
FACULTY-LED FIELDWORK
HIT UP DOWNTOWN RAPID CITY OVER 70 SHOPS & 33 RESTAURANTS TO CHOOSE FROM. GOOD TIMES GUARANTEED.