ROTC at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · public
ROTC programs hosted on campus
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.
Hardrocker is the Army ROTC battalion at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in South Dakota.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students commission through the on-campus program above.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $10,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,900 |
| Average net price | $20,183 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
ROTC scholarships at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology enrolls 2,071 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- Official site
sdsmt.edu
- Admissions
sdsmt.edu
- Apply
sdsmt.edu
- Financial aid
sdsmt.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
IPEDS UNITID: 219347
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.