Welcome to the School of Mines
We are a state-supported university established in 1885 that enjoys a nation-wide reputation for excellence in engineering, the sciences, and computer technology. Ranked one of America’s 100 Best College Buys for 11 consecutive years, our College of Engineering and our College of Science and Letters offer more than 35 outstanding, affordable degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through 16 departments.


