Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines is a public science and engineering research university where students and faculty work together to resolve the major challenges facing society today, especially those related to the Planet, energy, and the climate. It has the highest requirements of entry to any public university in Colorado and is among the highest in any public university in the U.S. Since its establishment in 1874, the transformation of the school's mission into educational programs has been informed by the needs of society.

The School holds a unique place among the institutions of higher education in the world. Mines produce industry-ready scientists and engineers known for their work ethic, problem-solving skills, and emphasis on teamwork. Its graduates are in great demand by businesses and government agencies around the world and are active in the resolution of major technological and social challenges. The school offers all the advantages of a world-class academic institution, of a scale that allows for personal attention.

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Colorado School of Mines is a public science and engineering research university where students and faculty work together to resolve the major challenges facing society today, especially those related to the Planet, energy, and the climate. It has the highest requirements of entry to any public university in Colorado and is among the highest in any public university in the U.S. Since its establishment in 1874, the transformation of the school's mission into educational programs has been informed by the needs of society.

The School holds a unique place among the institutions of higher education in the world. Mines produce industry-ready scientists and engineers known for their work ethic, problem-solving skills, and emphasis on teamwork. Its graduates are in great demand by businesses and government agencies around the world and are active in the resolution of major technological and social challenges. The school offers all the advantages of a world-class academic institution, of a scale that allows for personal attention.

Mines' esteemed faculty is building a stimulating and welcoming learning environment. In addition to strong programs of education and study in the conventional fields of science and engineering, the school is one of the very few institutions in the world with significant experience in resource discovery, extraction, processing, and utilization. The Mines campus features beautifully restored historic architecture as well as award-winning modern state-of-the-art buildings. It is located in Golden, Colorado, just 15 miles west of the downtown business district of Denver. The social atmosphere on campus is fun, casual, and welcoming, and students are active in more than 200 clubs and organizations, pursuing interests in music, student governance, Greek life, and several special interests and professional associations.

The Florence Caldwell Achievement Scholarship Program awards are sponsored by Mines, and awarded to three incoming first-year students at Mines each year. U.S. citizens or permanent residents students are considered for Mines scholarships. Students are required to pass a minimum of 24 credits each academic year (fall plus spring semesters) with a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA to avail scholarships.