Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School of Mines, also referred to as CSM, is located in the town of Golden, Colorado. This public college was established in 1873 by the Episcopal Church. In 1876, when Colorado attained statehood, the college also became a state institution. Annualy, the college enrolls more than 4,000 students. The campus is spread over more than 370 acres. The students of the college are offered various degrees in study areas including engineering, economics and business, and mathematical and computer sciences.

There are many clubs and organizations including the Anime Club, the Mines Little theater,an Astronomy Club, the Blue Key, and the Campus Crusade for Christ. The students also publish a newspaper on campus called Oredigger. Cycling and mountain biking are both part of the athletics department of the Colorado School of Mines.

Colorado School Of Mines Highlights

Where Colorado School Of Mines stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering and mathematics.
• High male/female ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Colorado School Of Mines was 4,560 in 2007 (4,040 full-time equivalent).

About 78% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 22% of the class.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Colorado School Of Mines participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Colorado School Of Mines provides on-campus housing for 1,108 of its 4,040 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Colorado School Of Mines Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Colorado School Of Mines is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports.

Colorado School Of Mines offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 152 male students received the aid (men were 73% of those receiving aid) and 57 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 27% of students receiving such aid) .

Colorado School Of Mines Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: