School Description
Provided by Colorado School of MinesThe Colorado School of Mines shall be a specialized baccalaureate and graduate research institution with high admission standards. The Colorado School of Mines shall have a unique mission in energy, mineral, and materials science and engineering and associated engineering and science fields. The school shall be the primary institution of higher education offering energy, mineral and materials science and mineral engineering degrees at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Mines’ well-defined and focused mission is achieved by the creation, integration and exchange of knowledge in engineering, the natural sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, business, and their union, to create processes and products to enhance the quality of life of the world’s inhabitants. Mines is consequently committed to serving the people of Colorado, the nation, and the global community by promoting stewardship of the Earth, advancements in energy and sustaining the environment.
Colorado School of Mines is a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science. It has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S.
Mines has distinguished itself by developing a curriculum and research program geared towards responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources. In addition to strong education and research programs in traditional fields of science and engineering, Mines is one of a very few institutions in the world having broad expertise in resource exploration, extraction, production and utilization. As such, Mines occupies a unique position among the world's institutions of higher education.
Since its founding in 1874, the translation of the school's mission into educational programs has been influenced by the needs of society. Those needs are now focused more clearly than ever before. The world faces a crisis in balancing resource availability with environmental protection and Mines and its programs are central to the solution.
Mines offers all the advantages of a world-class research institution with a size that allows for personal attention. With a student body of about 4,500, Mines has a student/faculty ratio of 14:1 and an average undergraduate class size of 33 students.
Colorado School of Mines
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is a public teaching and research university devoted to engineering and applied science, with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's natural resources. Located in the small town of Golden, Colorado, CSM is ranked 36th in America among national public universities, and admission is selective because CSM is widely recognized to be among the best engineering schools in the region. There are approximately 4,000 students (3,000 undergraduate). The median B.Sc. starting salary is $62,000, whereas the median alumnus salary at mid-career is roughly $106,000, thus ranking CSM in the top 10 engineering schools in America based on salary potential (and first among all universities in the West and Midwest). The campus has 373 acres and the endowment is roughly $175 million.
The college was originally founded in 1873 by the Episcopal Church, but in 1874 control was transferred to the Colorado Territory, and CSM became a state institution when Colorado attained statehood in 1876. The school mascot is Blaster the Burro, the athletic teams are called the Orediggers, and the logo (designed by architect Jacques Benedict) is the inside of a Reuleaux tetrahedron.
Early history
Golden, Colorado, established in 1859 as Golden City, served as a supply center for miners and settlers in the area. In 1866, Bishop George Maxwell Randall of Massachusetts arrived in the territory and, seeing a need for higher education facilities in the area, began planning for a university which would include a school of mines. In 1870, he opened the Jarvis Hall collegiate school in the central building of the Colorado University Schools campus just south of the town of Golden, accompanied it with Matthews Hall divinity school in 1872, and in 1873 the School of Mines opened under the auspices of the Episcopal Church in charge of Edward J. Mallet Jr. That School was created under influence of Chilean University of Atacama , created in 1857, very important in this years.In 1874 the School of Mines, supported by the territorial government since efforts began in 1870, was acquired by the territory and has been a state institution since 1876 when Colorado attained statehood.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Rockies
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascots:
- Orediggers, Miners
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 2,708
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Engineering Physics
A program with a general focus on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles of physics to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research.See more schools with programs in Engineering Physics
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General Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.See more schools with programs in General Engineering
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena.See more schools with programs in Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and metallurgical principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of metal components of structural, load-bearing, power, transmission, and moving systems; and the analysis of engineering problems such as stress, creep, failure, alloy behavior, environmental fluctuations, stability, electromagnetic and thermodynamic characteristics, optimal manufacturing processes, and related design considerations.See more schools with programs in Metallurgical Engineering
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.See more schools with programs in Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.See more schools with programs in Petroleum Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Economics
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Economics
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General Economics
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.See more schools with programs in General Economics
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General Economics
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Economics
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Economics
Master's Level Programs
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Engineering/Industrial Management
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management.See more schools with programs in Engineering/Industrial Management
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.See more schools with programs in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena.See more schools with programs in Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and metallurgical principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of metal components of structural, load-bearing, power, transmission, and moving systems; and the analysis of engineering problems such as stress, creep, failure, alloy behavior, environmental fluctuations, stability, electromagnetic and thermodynamic characteristics, optimal manufacturing processes, and related design considerations.See more schools with programs in Metallurgical Engineering
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.See more schools with programs in Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.See more schools with programs in Petroleum Engineering
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Systems Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements as needed, and the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations.See more schools with programs in Systems Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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Geochemistry
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.See more schools with programs in Geochemistry
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General Chemistry
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Geology
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Geology
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Geology/Earth Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.See more schools with programs in Geology/Earth Science
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Geophysics and Seismology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.See more schools with programs in Geophysics and Seismology
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Geology/Earth Science
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Economics
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Economics
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Applied Economics
This four year program applies economic principles and analytical techniques to the study of particular industries, activities, or the exploitation of particular resources. Coursework for this major includes instruction in economic theory; microeconomic analysis and modeling of specific industries, commodities; the economic consequences of resource allocation decisions; regulatory and consumer factors; and the technical aspects of specific subjects as they relate to economic analysis.See more schools with programs in Applied Economics
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Applied Economics
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Economics
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Economics
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| Percent of Students International: | 7% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 27% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 8,144 | $ 20,726 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 7,248 | $ 19,830 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 896 | $ 896 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,500 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,200 | 38% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,000 | 21% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,000 | 70% | |
Any Aid: |
75% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 85% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 58% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 600 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 650, Math: 690 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 84% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 23, Math: 25 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 29, Verbal: 29, Math: 31 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice
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Question: Is Colorado School of Mines a good College?31 months ago
Best AnswerIt has well respected engineering and material science departments, so yes, it's a very good college. My son applied there and was accepted, but decided instead to go to VA Tech. We did visit the School of Mines, and I can tell you a little about it. The campus is not very big and it is not impressive looking, especially compared to VA Tech, which has a stunning campus. It's located in Golden, CO, which is a small town with not much going on, even though it is close to Denver and Boulder. Sort of reminded me of a stereo-typical old western town. But academically, they are about equal, and for material science, School of Mines probably ranks ahead. If you're a serious student who wants to learn, it will be a good school for you. If you want more of a social life, it's probably not your best bet. Good luck. |
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Question: Help me decide (mines or CU)?For a HS senior with the eventual desire to pursue an MBA, what would you recommend. Right now I have 2- possibly 3 choices They are the Colorado School of Mines (well accredited engineering school)- where I would pursue a bachelors in either economics (engineering heavy), or possibly a petroleum engineering bachelors (mines is 5th in the US) Another is the University of Colorado- boulder. Here I would pursue a BA in either economics or mechanical engineering. Between these two. Mines has offered me 18k over 4 years, and at CU I probably qualify for 8-10k. An additional note, b/c I have already taken all math classes+ AP+ microecon, I will graduate in 3 years at CU (they agreed) while at mines I would need 4 with a very light freshman and sophomore year What do you think my prospects would be in the job market if I pursued the above degrees. I would ultimately like get an MBA, and be at either a financial institution or be at least of project manager level, in <8 yrs thoughts Also, I have a good chance at getting into u-penn. 1480 SAT, SAT II of 800Math and 720 physics, 6% in class The cost there would be 30-32k a year. I ask is the Wharton business school worth it? -going wharton would require me to have 60-70k of debt vs none with CU or Mines35 months ago
Best AnswerFor business I hear most people come out of Wharton making about 80k+ but that's a big jump and the school is EXTREMELY difficult, if you want to travel then go there. Mines is the best ENGINEERING school in Colorado and definitely will look better on a resume than CU-BOULDER. However, CU-BOULDER will prepare you better for business (MBA). So basically if you want to travel and be as challenged business wise as you would engineering wise at mines, then go to Penn state. For local business then go to cu-boulder, although cu-Denver's business school outranks the Leeds school of business. If your going for ANY type of engineering then go to mines, i just wouldn't expect to have much free time, but it will be worth it for 75k+ starting after 4 years of schooling. |
