Colorado School of Mines

If you have to take Dr. Caster, just transfer to CU.

Dan Knauss

Dr. Knauss looks down upon almost anyone aside from the top students in the class. If you ask questions or come into office hours he will just tell yo...

Mike Mikucki

Hes a really great teacher and always clear explains all material, even the complex concepts.

Angela Sower

Sower is my favorite teacher I have had at Mines. She explains material clearly and thoroughly, but more importantly, she really cares about her stude...

Agata Dean

Awesome prof.

Dedi Sadagori

He's pretty helpful one-on-one, but when he lectures he moves a little too fast to follow.

Cyndi Rader

Definitely has a bad attitude when she tells people if they don't understand something, the best option is to drop out.

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University Reviews

Best. School. Ever.

Mines is hard but worth it with there amazing job opportunities and placement. A lot of people complain but if you're ready to work hard then this is the place for you in engineering.

Dont even bother with trying to catch up or get ahead in the summer, they've instituted a minimum class size that makes a lot of the courses get cancelled. School seems to love to add to the stress and I have never felt like school resources were accessible. The professors and facilities are good, but dont bother coming for anything else.

Mines is very reputable school with some great professors. It's really hard but spending time with friends makes it much more enjoyable. Definitely a top tier school for those that know how to make it enjoyable.

I loved my time at Mines, but it really is what you make it. The workload is large, but if you manage your time well and GO TO OFFICE HOURS, you'll be fine. Definitely need to find a hobby, but it's not that hard with such a beautiful surrounding area; if you're not an outdoor person, there's always the Coors short tour.

Very reputable and professional. Mostly good professors. Classes are hard w/ lots of workload. Expect high stress. Joining clubs is a must to make friends. Generally quiet campus. Cafeteria food isn't terrific. Despite some shortcomings though, it's a great place to be and will secure you a successful future.

You make it out to what you want it to be. If you are active in the community there is no shortage of events and things to do, esp with Golden so close. Academics are intense but not over the top. Just do your assignments. Mines Market has gotten MUCH better with new management.

People seem extremely unhappy here. Would give less than a 1 for that rating if possible. Some people are bullying and judgmental. This only makes other, nicer people feel worse. Mines needs to understand this, and fix it.

Good academics, but not exactly full of Southern Hospitality. Academically alright, but not socially incredible.

Non stop work... little to no social life..

Honestly I really like everything about this school except for the administration. As soon as you are admitted to the college it seems like they only care about getting more new students and don't care about the current students. I really wish this would change. On the other hand the people I have met and friendships I have made are phenomenal!!!

If you make it through this school, you will end up with a good job. That said, this place can be very stressful and people are overworked constantly, so this campus feels depressing a lot of the time. Parties are pretty bland, but I've made a close group of friends here that I will hate leaving behind.

Although the school has a good reputation, most majors have some outdated classes with alot of professors who would be much better off doing research than teaching. I'd say people either love it at mines or hate it. Depression and struggle is definitely the name of the game at this school.

Mines is a great engineering school. I think it doesn't always get the credit is deserves though. Outside of the engineering program though their isn't really much. Campus is small but you kind still find something that you enjoy. About 3 guys per girl but that ratio is getting better. Really though, Mines is what you make of it. Overall good place