 |
|
|
|
The Colorado School of Mines, established in 1873 by the Episcopal Church, had control transferred to the Colorado Territory in the following year. It gained the status of a state institution in 1876. Also referred to as CSM, the campus encompasses more than 370 acres in the small town of Golden, Colorado. The first building of the campus was built in 1880 and today CSM offers a number of degrees and certificate programs in several fields of study. It is organized into numerous academic departments.
CSM participates in a wide variety of sports including baseball, basketball, football, softball, golf, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, volleyball, track and field, and wrestling. Their athletic teams are called the Orediggers and the school has two mascots, Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro.
According to the 2008 edition of U.S. News & World Report, CSM has ranked 33rd out of the Top 50 Public National Universities and 75th out of all American Universities.
Colorado School Of Mines is located in a large suburb, in Golden, CO. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Colorado School Of Mines top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study mathematics and engineering.
The admissions department at Colorado School Of Mines does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 530 to 640 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 690 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Colorado School Of Mines offers classes to 4,560 students (4,040 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Colorado School Of Mines serves primarily full-time students. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado School Of Mines
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401
General Phone: (303) 273-3200
http://www.mines.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 656 | engineering, petroleum engineering, geological engineering, metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering physics, systems engineering, mining and mineral engineering, ... |
| Mathematics | 52 | mathematics |
| Science | 51 | chemistry, geophysics, physics, physics courses, chemistry courses, geology, hydrology and water resources, geochemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | economics, applied economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | behavioral sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado School Of Mines in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 524 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 216 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree | 64 | 14 |
In 2007, Colorado School Of Mines had a total enrollment of 4,560 students (4,040 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 78% |
| Women | 22% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 75% |
| Texas | 8% |
| California | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Colorado School Of Mines offers campus housing for 1,108 of its 4,040 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Golden, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,067 | 3,695 | 61% | 787 | 21% |
| Men | 4,442 | 2,682 | 60% | 615 | 23% |
| Women | 1,625 | 1,013 | 62% | 172 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 38% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,036 |
| Room and board | $ 7,350 |
| Room charge | $ 3,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,455 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado School Of Mines participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134800)
Colorado School Of Mines has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 104 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 71 | $117,618 | 5 | $107,093 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $79,905 | 10 | $84,982 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $69,522 | 9 | $69,292 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $57,145 | 10 | $57,385 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 9 | $18,682 | 14 | $16,238 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 181 | $86,493 | 48 | $58,544 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 152 | 57 | 209 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Basketball | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 42 | 95 |
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Applied Economics
Economics, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado School Of Mines Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Colorado School Of Mines.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Colorado School Of Mines with government-defined occupation categories)
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Colorado School Of Mines(What are QuickSchools?)
Mathematics
 |
 |
||||
|
|||||
 |
 |
|
|
||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
