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Colorado School of Mines

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Overview

Established in 1873, the Colorado School of Mines is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Golden (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Colorado. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Colorado School of Mines (CSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 151-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Colorado School of Mines's Control Typepublic

Entity

Colorado School of Mines's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Colorado School of Mines' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Colorado School of Mines's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CSM
Founded 1873
Motto Nil sine numine
Nothing without God's will
Colours Blue and silver
Mascot Marvin the Miner Blaster the Burro
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University Location

Address 1500 Illinois Street
Golden
80401 Colorado
United States
Colorado School of Mines's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Colorado School of Mines Phone Number +1 (303) 273 3000
Colorado School of Mines Fax Number +1 (303) 273 3099

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Colorado School of Mines's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Colorado School of Mines's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Colorado School of Mines's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Colorado School of Mines.

Colorado School of Mines: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Colorado School of Mines's admission information.

Colorado School of Mines's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Colorado School of Mines's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Colorado School of Mines a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Colorado School of Mines's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Colorado School of Mines has more than 500 international students.

Colorado School of Mines's Admission Office Admission Office

1600 Maple Street
Golden 80401
(303) 273 3220
800 446 9488

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Colorado School of Mines.

Colorado School of Mines's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Colorado School of Mines has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Colorado School of Mines's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Colorado School of Mines's Control Type Control Type

Colorado School of Mines is a public higher education institution.


Colorado School of Mines's Entity Type Entity Type

Colorado School of Mines is a non-profit higher education institution.


Colorado School of Mines's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Colorado School of Mines's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Colorado School of Mines does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Colorado School of Mines's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: STEM-dominant

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Colorado School of Mines's main facilities:


Colorado School of Mines's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Colorado School of Mines's Library

Colorado School of Mines's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 305,920 physical volumes, 441,839 physical media, 29,885 digital/electronic media and 183 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 20 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Colorado School of Mines's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Colorado School of Mines's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Colorado School of Mines provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,445 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Colorado School of Mines's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Colorado School of Mines's main services:


Colorado School of Mines's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Colorado School of Mines's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Colorado School of Mines's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Colorado School of Mines's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Colorado School of Mines's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Colorado School of Mines's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Colorado School of Mines is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colorado School of Mines's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colorado School of Mines's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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