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- School Code: 134800
- Phone: (970) 675-2261
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
53.08%FINANCIAL AID RATE
91%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,833Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Civil Engineering Degree
The civil engineering program at Colorado School of Mines prepares students for careers with the private industry, consulting firms, and government agencies. The program focuses on applying mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation. Program courses include: engineering communication, civil engineering measurements, environmental engineering, reinforced concrete design, steel design, project design and construction management, fluid mechanics, and environmental safety measures. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer civil engineering degrees.
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Colorado School of Mines (Mines)
500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO
Colorado School of Mines provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Golden, Colorado and publically funded. About five thousand students enroll at Colorado School of Mines yearly.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Engineering
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Engineering Technology
- Social Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Mines. A score between 1200 - 1385 on the SAT, or 27 - 31 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Mines accepts around 40% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 19% of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.
The tuition at Colorado School of Mines varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $16,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $32,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,400 annually. Some students at Colorado School of Mines may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.
The Mines Orediggers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mines.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colorado School of Mines has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | 54 |
Master's Degree | 28 |
Doctorate Degree | 7 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 57 |
Female | 32 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 5 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 66 |
Multiple Races | 5 |
Non Resident Alien | 5 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Civil Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Civil Engineers
Description
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, civil engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Colorado School of Mines accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Colorado School of Mines may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mines is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling