South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at South Dakota Mines. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
29°
Average winter temp
69°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology:

100°
83.3
66.7
50.0
33.3
16.7
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in a suburban setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Rapid City Regional
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

South Dakota elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

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LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

South Dakota's gun laws are:

Restrictive
While state law doesn't address guns on campus, the South Dakota Board of Regents requires schools to ban guns on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. eSports 144
  2. 2. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
  3. 3. Skid Snowboard Club 115
  4. 4. AIChe 107
  5. 5. ASCE 105
  1. 1. Homecoming/M Week
  2. 2. Engineers' Week
  3. 3. Fall Career Fair

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