Specialized and focused, Mines is a unique research university with an extensive array of resource-related programs. And the need for Mines’ rare mix of expertise has never been greater. The availability and sustainable use of natural resources is one of the world’s greatest challenges, and our graduates and faculty members are creating solutions.

 

Our academic environment is:collaborative… multidisciplinary… committed… practical… rigorous… exciting… diverse… vital… responsible… responsive… supportive… innovative… dynamic… creative… connected… inspiring… inclusive… fun… welcoming… and more.

 

Undergraduate

As an undergraduate at the Colorado School of Mines (or just "Mines" among friends), you are an integral part of a world class institution.

Ranked among the nation's "top 100 values" as selected by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Mines offers all the advantages of a research institution with a size that allows personal attention. With a student/faculty ratio of 14:1 and an average undergraduate class size of 26, Mines offers you the personal attention you need to succeed.

Education is the bedrock of the university and a core strategic priority for Mines. Our alumni have repeatedly pointed to Mines' balanced undergraduate curriculum with its emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking as a highly valuable aspect of their education. With degree programs ranging from Applied Mathematics to Petroleum Engineering, your achievements are limited only by what you bring.

Whether your interests lie in Applied Sciences & Mathematics, Engineering, Geoscience & Resource Engineering or Humanities and Social Sciences, take some time to explore all the opportunities that Mines has to offer.