South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Former names | Dakota School of Mines (1885–1889) South Dakota School of Mines (1889–1943) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Advancing the Frontier of Innovation |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1885 |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $65.1 million (2019) |
| President | Brian Tande |
Academic staff | 159 |
| Students | 2,576 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 2,216 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 360 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , South Dakota , United States 44°4′26″N 103°12′22″W / 44.07389°N 103.20611°W |
| Campus | Urban, 120 acres (49 ha) |
| Colors | Blue & Old Gold |
| Nickname | Hardrockers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II — RMAC |
| Mascot | Grubby the Miner |
| Website | sdsmt.edu |
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (South Dakota Mines, SD Mines, or SDSM&T) is a public university in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. It is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and was founded in 1885. South Dakota Mines offers bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees.