The Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a public research university in Golden, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1874, the school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, and mathematics, with a focus on energy and the environment. While Mines does offer undergraduate minor programs in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, it only offers degree programs in STEM fields, with the exception of economics. In the fall 2025 semester, the school enrolled 8,247 students, including 6,371 undergraduate and 1,876 graduate students. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
In-state cost$21,914
Out-of-state$45,824
International$40,560
Acceptance rate61%
Avg. SAT1,412
Enrollment6,155
Fields of study
Biology & BiomedicalComputer ScienceEngineeringSciences (Physics, Chem, Math)
Athletic programs
Track & Field · MenNCAA D2
Track & Field · WomenNCAA D2
Swimming · MenNCAA D2
Swimming · WomenNCAA D2
Volleyball · WomenNCAA D2
Softball · WomenNCAA D2
Wrestling · MenNCAA D2
Football · MenNCAA D2
Soccer · MenNCAA D2
Soccer · WomenNCAA D2
Basketball · MenNCAA D2
Basketball · WomenNCAA D2
Coaches
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