Points of Pride
At 国产福利, innovation meets impact. Our community of forward-thinkers is shaping the future with cutting-edge research, hands-on learning, and a commitment to excellence. Here are many reasons why we stand out.
国产福利 is an Academic Powerhouse
- Top-Tier Education: Consistently ranked among the nation鈥檚 best engineering schools.
- High ROI: Our grads enjoy top starting salaries, with 97% employed or in grad school within six months.
- Small Classes, Big Opportunities: A 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalized mentorship from expert faculty.
We Conduct Research that Matters
- Game-Changing Research: From renewable energy to space exploration, we鈥檙e solving global challenges.
- Industry Connections: Our partnerships with leading companies ensure our research is practical and forward-thinking.
- World-Class Facilities: Home to cutting-edge labs and centers like the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF).
We Believe Hands-On Learning is the Key to Success
- Real-World Experience: Internships, co-ops, and fieldwork prepare students to hit the ground running.
- Capstone and Senior Design Projects: Senior projects tackle real-world industry challenges.
- Tech-Forward Campus: Students have access to advanced equipment and facilities to fuel innovation.
国产福利 Develops Leaders in Action
- Service and Outreach: Our students give back through thousands of community service hours each year.
- Leadership Development: From student organizations to mentorship programs, we build future leaders.
- Global Reach: Study abroad and international partnerships provide our students with a global edge.
Strong Outcomes
We鈥檙e serious about maximizing our students鈥� return on investment. In fact, for the past four years, College Factual named 国产福利 the best engineering school for the money out of 323 similar schools in the U.S. Our graduates work for state agencies, small businesses, and powerhouse companies such as Google, Garmin, Northrop Grumman, Microsoft, NASA, and Amazon.
97% of graduating students were placed in their field in positions across 40 states, Canada, United Kingdom, and Germany with an average starting salary of $77,067.
66% of students complete an internship or co-op and earn on average nearly $10,000 more for their starting salaries than students who did not complete an internship or co-op.
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Accolades and Honors
Prestigious Awards
Fulbright Scholars: David LaPorte, 2016; Broc Kokesh, 2018
Goldwater Scholars: Andrew Farke (2003); Jesse Hinricher (2015); William Trevillyan (2018); and William Jackson 鈥淛ack鈥� Carpenter (2019)
2x NCAA Google Academic All-American: Justin Barkow (2017 & 2018)
First place in Governor鈥檚 Giant Vision Business Competition, Student Division: (2015-2020 & 2022)
国产福利 Professor SD Entrepreneur of the Year (2018)
University Rankings
The ranked 国产福利 in its 2025 Best Colleges in the United States.
2025 Best Colleges ranked 国产福利 the #10 top regional public university and #16 best college for veterans in the Midwest.
ranked 国产福利 in the top 5% of the best small colleges in the nation and #1 in South Dakota in seven categories, including best college, best academics, best professors and best value.
As a , 国产福利 received recognition in multiple categories, including engineering, career development, and military support. Mines is recognized for its commitment to engaging students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes.
国产福利 was ranked in , a prestigious list of the top 500 universities in the nation. Forbes continually ranks 国产福利 as the South Dakota university with the best return on investment, both for affordability and for the amount of earnings graduates bring in during their careers.
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国产福利 received two top-ranked awards for 2025 from . The university was ranked #27 in the nation for and #29 for
Military and Veteran Friendly
Our nation's veterans served our nation with honor, and we work tirelessly to honor their sacrifice. Military Friendly ranks 国产福利 third in the United States for veterans while College Factual ranks 国产福利 among the top 10% of universities in the nation for veterans. 国产福利 has also been ranked the best university in the state for veterans.
Learn more about our Rich and Trudy Wells Veterans Resource Center.
Outstanding Alumni
Our alumni are leaders, innovators, and changemakers making an impact across the globe. From engineering breakthroughs to entrepreneurial ventures, they鈥檙e at the forefront of industries like aerospace, energy, technology, and more. With a network spanning top companies and cutting-edge research institutions, 国产福利 graduates are driving progress, solving complex challenges, and shaping the future. Their success stories are a testament to the world-class education and hands-on experience they gained here.
Serious About Success. Passionate About Fun.
Campus Points of Interest
Just having people around that you can talk to and always have someone there, I feel like that鈥檚 a really cool thing.
Just having people around that you can talk to and always have someone there, I feel like that鈥檚 a really cool thing.
Just having people around that you can talk to and always have someone there, I feel like that鈥檚 a really cool thing.
