Colorado School of Mines

Welcome to Colorado School of Mines, the first public institution of higher learning to open its doors in Colorado. Founded in 1874 to answer the Colorado mining industry’s need for new mining methods, this institution has evolved and expanded through the years to address the contemporary needs of a complex world community. Mines is now a dynamic center of research and a respected leader in engineering education and applied science related to Earth, Energy and Environment. The knowledge and skills that Mines contributes to society have never been more needed than they are today.

Colorado School of Mines role and mission has remained constant and is written in the Colorado statute as: The 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. (Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 23-41-105) 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.

Foundation year: 1874S
hort name: Mines / CSM
Type: Public
Students: 5560
Faculty: 330
Faculty/Students Ratio: 17:1
Region: North America
Location: Golden, CO