ROTC at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · public
Yes — South Dakota School of Mines and Technology hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedHardrocker 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 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 17 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men89%
- White91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,140–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $10,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,900 |
| Average net price | $20,183 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has 2,071 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: FAQ
Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology have ROTC?
Yes — South Dakota School of Mines and Technology hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Hardrocker Battalion).
Is ROTC at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- 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
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