Colorado School of Mines

At Colorado School of Mines, we do more than just prepare you for your future. Want to learn how to create lasting positive change in areas related to the Earth, energy or the environment? Done. Want rich, engaging experiences that will set you up for a successful future? You got it. We’re known for the quality of our distinctive graduates, unique expertise and unparalleled opportunities, and we can’t wait to help you start your journey toward being our next success story.

• Top-rated career return on investment (ROI) among peer institutions by Georgetown University
• #3 best engineering college in the United States by Money Magazine
• #12 on top 25 universities in America as ranked by alumni by Forbes Magazine

Mines Mission

Our STEM-focused education and research produce the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future. It’s the mission Mines was founded on 150 years ago and where we continue to excel today. We’re a community of innovative leaders and resilient problem-solvers who revel in challenges and work together in order to engineer solutions on Earth and beyond.

Vision

Mines will be the premier institution for engineering and science, based on the impact of its students, graduates and research programs.

Colorado School of Mines is a world-renowned institution that continually enhances its leadership in education and research to serve and advance industry, government agencies and communities around the world. By maximizing its top-ranked academic programs, close industry connections, cutting-edge research and a global alumni network, Mines is the go-to place for distinction and expertise in both established and emerging engineering and scientific fields.

Solving Grand Challenges

The Mines curriculum is broad and rigorous with an emphasis on hands-on experiences and collaborative approaches. Students and faculty are advancing the frontiers of knowledge in areas such as mineral exploration and subsurface characterization; renewable energy sources and technology; advanced water treatment; robotics and high-performance computing.