South Dakota School of Mines and Technology was established in 1885 as a public institution. It is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and enrols nearly 2,000 full-time and part-time students. The College offers associate, bachelors, masters and doctoral programs in a variety of fields ranging from geology to engineering (with specialisation in several fields) and from atmospheric sciences to construction management. In addition to these, the School also offers non-degree programs in fields of biology, humanities, medical science, nursing, physical education and social sciences.