South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

501 E. St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Visit Website: http://www.sdsmt.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1885
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
2,057
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$27,600,731
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee:
$20
Selectivity:
More selective
Tuition Costs:
$4,757 in-state, 9,744 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$3,095

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper
Student Organizations:
75
Honor Societies:
Alpha Sigma Lambda, Eta Kappa Nu, Order of Omega, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi;
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Challenge / Baptist Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Christian Fellowship, InterVarsity Chrisitan Fellowship, Latter-day Saint Student Association, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Association, Newman Club, United Campus Ministry;
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Association of Norwegian Students Abroad, Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Cultural Expo Committee, India Club, Mongolian Student Association;
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Academic Organizations: American Chemical Society; American Institute of Chemical Engineers; American Society of Civil Engineers; American Society of Mechanical Engineers; ASM/TMS Joint Student Chapter; Drill and Crucible Club; Human Powered Vehicle; Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Institute of Industrial Engineers; Linux User Group; Paleontology Club; SDSM&T AeroHeads; SDSM&T Robotics Team; Society of Automotive Engineers; Society of Economic Geologists; Society of Women Engineers; South Dakota Solar Motion Team; Tech Geological Association; Athletic Organizations: Hardrocker Climbing Club; South Dakota Tech Hot Rockers Dance Team; Badminton Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; SDSM&T Cycling Club; SDSM&T Salsa Club; (Society of Rhythm Engineers); SDSM&T Ski and Snowboard Club; Tech Soccer Club; Greek Organizations: Alpha Chi Sigma; Alpha Delta Pi; Alpha Omega Epsilon; Delta Sigma Phi; Interfraternity Council; Theta Tau; Triangle; Honor Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda; Eta Kappa Nu Association; Order of Omega; Phi Eta Sigma; Pi Tau Sigma; Tau Beta Pi; Multicultural Organizations: Association of Norwegian Student Abroad; Cultural Expo Committee; India Club; American Indian Science; and Engineering Society; Mongolian Student Association; Religious Organizations: Christian Challenge/BCM; International Christian Fellowship; InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; Lutheran Campus Ministry; Muslim Student Association; Newman Club; United Campus Ministry; Special Interest Organizations: Circle K; Habitat for Humanity; Students Against Destructive Decisions; College Democrats; College Republicans; Drama Club; Hardrocker College Bowl Club; Hardrocker Flying Club, Inc. Hardrocker Pep Band; Leadership Development Team; M Week; Non-Trad Student Forum; Pershing Rifles; Pumpkin Sitters Society; Ranger Challenge; Student Alumni Connection; Tech Environmental Club; TONITE (Tech's Outrageous New Initiative for Total Entertainment); Student Government Organizations: Connolly Hall Council; March/Dake Hall Council; Palmerton Hall Council; Residence Hall Association; Student Association; Student Media: KTEQ 91. 3 FM Radio; The Raver (Tech's Student Newspaper); SDSM&T Amateur Radio Club; Tech Educational Radio Council; Student Association; Student Media: Amateur Radio Club, KTEQ 91. 3 FM, Raver;
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Raver (bi-weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
4
Fraternity Chapter Houses
4
Percent Fraternity Members:
22%
Number of Sororities:
2
Sorority Chapter Houses
2
Percent Sorority Members:
23%

College Services

Basic:
health service, other
Remedial:
N/A
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control
Career:
on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, interest inventory
Local Hiring Firms:
Firms that hired SDSM&T 2003-2004 graduates included Halliburton, Ball Aerospace, Boeing, Boeing Satellite, Caterpillar, Daktronics, Dow Corning, Echostar, Hormel, Kodak, National Oilwell, National Security Agency, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Rockwell Col
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
97,691
Library Facilities:
WorldCat, LibDex: Both provide access to library resources throughout the world.
Museums
Geology and Paleontology Museum, Children's Science Museum, Art Museum/Expo Space
Computers Available:
275
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
N/A
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all school buildings and on all school property
Wireless Capacity:
N/A
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
120 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Denver, CO (400), Rapid City, SD (8)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
N/A
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Rapid City, SD (2)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
other
Popular Events:
M-Day, Spring/Fall Plays, Cultural Expo, Organizational Events throughout the year