Rankings of Colorado School of Mines

The Colorado School of Mines, often shortened simply to Mines, is a publicly funded research university based in Golden, Colorado. The school specializes in the three areas: engineering, science, and mathematics, in which the university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The campus is situated southwest of the downtown area of the city of Golden, and it’s home to more than twelve academic and research buildings. Among these buildings is the National Earthquake Information Center.

Latest ranking updates for Colorado School of Mines
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with Colorado School of Mines in position 893.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #807.
  • December 2023: New edition of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Colorado School of Mines ranked #563.
  • October 2023: GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) update. Colorado School of Mines achieves place 201.

University rankings

    • #184 
    • #184 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #78 
    • #465 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #76 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #123 
    • #123 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 30 August, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #19 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #132 
    • #564 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #172 
    • #801 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #54 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #302 
    • #308 
    Kiplinger's Best College Values
    [Published 31 July, 2019]
    • #157 
    • #897 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #176 
    • #893 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #146 
    • #552 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #45 
    MONEY Best Public Colleges
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #166 
    • #701 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #133 
    • #807 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #85 
    • #301 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #139 
    • #611 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #219 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #59 
    MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #31 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #96 
    • #563 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #175 
    • #620 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #174 
    • #1092 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #123 
    • #699 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #76 
    • #76 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #120 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #33 
    • #88 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #368 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #138 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #178 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Engineering
    MONEY: Best Colleges for Engineering Majors
    [Published 07 June, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #24 
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #55 
    • #55 
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #59 
    • #392 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #361 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #197 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #77 
    • #174 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #308 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #87 
    • #194 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #88 
    • #501 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #51 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #143 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #82 
    • #351 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Colorado School of Mines

Engineering MONEY: Best Colleges for Engineering Majors
#3 
Engineering
Geology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
Natural Sciences
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#76 
Computer Science
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#699 
Agriculture

About Colorado School of Mines

PROS

  • Since the course subjects are very specialized, students like the feeling that the majority of people you come into contact with have similar goals as you do.
  • Students at Mines appreciate that the focus tends to be a hands -on and practical approach, which helps prepare them for their upcoming careers.
  • This school is a great option for those looking for STEM programs. The school provides all of the facilities and necessary support for students to achieve their goals on this challenging career path.

CONS

  • Some mature students have commented that there were not many other people their age. Applicants should be aware that most students on campus are young adults.
  • Students have too much homework to think about partying, which can be an advantage or a disadvantage depending on your perspective!

Key facts

Foundation year:
1874
Telephone:
+1 303-273-3000
Address:
1500 Illinois Street
80401, Golden
USA
Website:
https://www.mines.edu/
Social:
  • Life at Colorado School of Mines
  • This is Mines
  • A few words from Mines 2020 graduates
  • Why Choose Colorado School of Mines?

Map of Colorado School of Mines

FAQ

Colorado School of Mines ranks #134 in USA in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 1924 universities in USA.

Colorado School of Mines ranks #1 in Golden in our meta ranking.

Colorado School of Mines is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News Best National Universities, Forbes: America's Top Colleges, Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only), US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 31 rankings of Colorado School of Mines.

Colorado School of Mines achieved #19 in Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only). This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Colorado School of Mines.

Colorado School of Mines achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #1 in QS World University Rankings By Subject (Engineering - Mineral & Mining). See all subject rankings for Colorado School of Mines.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Colorado School of Mines ranks #1 among universities in Golden and #134 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Colorado School of Mines.

In our meta ranking Colorado School of Mines ranks #134 among all universities in USA and Stanford University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.