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A Tradition of Excellence
Colorado School of Mines offers all the advantages of a world-class research institution with a size that allows for personal attention. With a student body of 3,900, Mines has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1 and an average undergraduate class size of 27. Mines features an innovative curriculum that emphasizes practical, hands-on experiences and an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems of importance to society. |
Colorado
School of Mines was the first public institution of higher learning
to open its doors in Colorado. Established in 1874 to serve the needs
of the local mining industry, the School now has an international reputation
in engineering and the applied sciences, with special expertise in the
development and stewardship of the Earth's resources. 
