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Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado

Colorado School of Mines is a leading institution in the science and engineering fields with a focus on energy and the environment. Students have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research, develop leadership skills inside and outside of the classroom, and explore their interests through a variety of social and professional experiences.

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“Colorado School of Mines is known globally for the quality of its distinctive graduates, the success of its alumni, and its unique expertise in topics related to earth, energy, and the environment.”

Established in 1874, Colorado School of Mines offers nearly 70 degree programs and additional minors, all of which adhere to the institution’s mission, vision, and values.

Mission: Education and research in engineering and science to solve the world’s challenges related to the Earth, energy, and the environment.

Vision: Mines will be the premier institution, based on the impact of its graduates and research programs, in engineering and science relating to the earth, energy, and the environment.

Values: A student-centered institution focused on education that promotes collaboration, integrity, perseverance, creativity, lifelong learning, and a responsibility for developing a better world.

Get to know Colorado School of Mines

5,200
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
31%
 
Enrolled male students
69%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
95%
 
Part-time students
5%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
72%
 
Adjuncts
28%
 
Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student/teacher ratio
$16,650
In-state tuition cost
$37,350
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

Contact Colorado School of Mines

Contact Admissions

www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions
(888) 446-9489
admissions@mines.edu

Campus Location

1500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401

(303) 273-3000

Visit Mines Online

www.mines.edu