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**Colorado School of Mines**

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Colorado’s premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting

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Colorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, producing the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future.

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Graduate Applications Now Open!

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**Ready to take the next step in your academic journey?**   

Unlock your potential with a graduate degree from Mines. Our programs provide the foundation for success with on-campus and online options. Launch your career to new heights and shape the future of your field.

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A top research university with a high ROI and recognized by Carnegie as an R1 “very high research activity” university 

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Being an Oredigger is unlike anything else. How will you make the most of your experience?

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On average, 96% of graduates have positive outcomes following graduation, such as securing a job or advancing to graduate school

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Take a tour of our beautiful campus in Golden, Colorado, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

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**Rocking the headlines: the latest news at Mines**

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### [FIRST program gives first-year students direct research experience](https://www.minesnewsroom.com/news/first-program-gives-first-year-students-direct-research-experience)

Undergraduate research fellowship program funds lab work, pairs participants with faculty mentors

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### [Announcing Colorado School of Mines ProEd: learning platform for STEM pros](https://www.minesnewsroom.com/news/announcing-colorado-school-mines-proed-learning-platform-stem-pros)

Offering flexible learning formats, courses are tailored for mid-career workers

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### [Mines alumni with Firefly Aerospace successfully landed their Blue Ghost lunar lander on the moon](https://www.instagram.com/p/DG61RUaRdAC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)

Three Mines alumni played key roles in achieving this milestone, helping Firefly Aerospace become the first commercial company to soft-land on the moon

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**It’s not just the classroom where Mines students shine. Our student athletes are equally driven in the classroom and on the field, with the Orediggers boasting a legacy of 199 Academic All-Americans – the most out of any NCAA Division II institution. With 18 intercollegiate varsity sports, Mines Athletics is making headlines and delivering championship-caliber performances.**

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19% of Mines graduates continue with advanced education

**Mines: The College Tour**

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Meet some of Mines’ students and an inspiring professor and learn about our university. Discover more about our exceptional academics and faculty, welcoming location and campus life, global focus, entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, unparalleled industry connections and numerous opportunities to change the world for the better.

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