South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public STEM-focused university in Rapid City, South Dakota, founded in 1885. It excels in engineering, mining, and sciences amid Black Hills scenery. Students rave about tiny classes, hands-on labs, legendary career placement, outdoor clubs, and tight-knit Hardrocker pride.

State

South Dakota

Student Population

2,300

Acceptance Rate

82%

GPA Range

3.2-3.6

SAT Range

1120-1310

Common Majors

Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering

"Senior Sendoff's Hardrocker tattoo reveal packs the quad but Geo Day mud volleyball floods labs. We do Engineering Week's outhouse races and President's Pancake Breakfast, though dorm WiFi crashes during finals. Commuter parking fills by 7 AM forcing stadium lot treks. Rushmore sunsets bond study groups."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$10,500 (in-state), $14,900 (out-of-state)

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

South Dakota Mines men’s golf averaged about 77 per player per round, with team totals near 309 over four counting scores. The Hardrockers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed RMAC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

South Dakota Mines women’s golf averaged about 82–83 per player per round, with team totals around 329 per 18 holes. The squad turned in several 70s and 80s, recorded a school‑history‑low round at the RMAC Championships, and gradually tightened its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Luke Wheeler

Women's Coach

Luke Wheeler

Men's Email

Lucas.Wheeler@sdsmt.edu

Women's Email

Lucas.Wheeler@sdsmt.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Luke Wheeler leads men's golf as Director of Golf at South Dakota Mines, building on Tye Roy's foundation since promoted in recent seasons. He guides Hardrockers through RMAC competition at venues like Powder Horn GC, focusing on program growth in Rapid City. Wheeler supports standout players while elevating both squads' national profile in NCAA Division II.

Women's Coach Bio

Luke Wheeler directs women's golf program, aiding record performances like Annika Schooler's top scoring average and national rating from 2021-22. As Director of Golf, he promotes both teams in RMAC events, rewriting record books and fostering competitive edge at South Dakota Mines. Contact via staff directory for recruiting and development.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

South Dakota Mines men’s golf averaged about 77 per player per round, with team totals near 309 over four counting scores. The Hardrockers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed RMAC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

South Dakota Mines women’s golf averaged about 82–83 per player per round, with team totals around 329 per 18 holes. The squad turned in several 70s and 80s, recorded a school‑history‑low round at the RMAC Championships, and gradually tightened its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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