Colorado School of Mines
Work 1600 Maple Street
Golden, CO 80401
Work(303) 273-3220
Admissions E-mail: admit@mines.edu
Web site: http://www.mines.edu
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Tier 1
College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : Colorado School of Mines
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1874 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 3,338 |
| Setting | suburban |
| Endowment: | N/A |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 5/1 |
| Application fee: | $45 |
| Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: | 60.9 % |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2008-2009 In-state: $11,238; Out-of-state: $25,248 |
| Mission | |
| School mission | Colorado School of Mines is a selective school of math, science, economics, and engineering. 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 a uniquely Western school, not a typical college or university located in the western U.S. Situated in Golden, Colorado, against the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Mines community enjoys nearby hiking, camping, bicycling, kayaking, fly fishing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, and snowboarding -- there are about a dozen major ski areas within 1 - 4 hours drive from campus. Denver and Boulder are within 20 miles of campus, offering all the attractions of a large metropolitan area. The social environment is informal and friendly, and the academic environment is competitive, but not cutthroat. Mines attracts an ambitious and motivated group of students, staff and faculty, and the career opportunities for graduates are exceptional. Mines offers 18 varsity sports and over 50 club and intramural teams. Students are active in more than 100 clubs and organizations including music, student government, Greek Life, religious, cultural, special interest and professional groups. Mines is a dynamic center for research and a respected leader in engineering education and applied science related to Earth, Energy, Materials and Environment. The knowledge and skills that Mines contributes to society have never been more needed than they are today. |
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