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Public Research University in Golden, CO. Operating on a semester system.
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10K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
19
Housing Buildings
Life in Golden for Colorado School of Mines Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Golden.
Timezone
Mountain Time (MT)
Median Rent
$1,750
Cost of Living Index
119
Student Population
4,500
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
65
Public Transit
RTD Bus, RTD Light Rail
Nearest Airports
Denver International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Semi-arid
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
47.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Mines Market
open
Elm Hall
All-you-care-to-eat dining facility operated by Sodexo
Student Facilities
Student Recreation Center (SRC)
17th and Elm Streets
Services: Fitness areas, Rec gym, Natatorium, Climbing wall
Motion Lab
Student Recreation Center
Services: Fitness equipment
Esports Lab
Student Recreation Center
Services: Esports gaming
Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC)
Student Recreation Center
Services: Outdoor gear rental, Climbing wall (bouldering)
Computer Commons
06:30-22:30 • CTLM East Wing, room CT156
Services: Computers, IT Service Desk, Study spaces
Center for Technology and Learning Media (CTLM)
06:30-22:30 • East and West Wings
Services: Computer labs, Teaching labs, Study rooms, Lecture hall
Parking and Transit
Lot K
surface • available
Permit required; free on weekends
Lot Q
surface • available
Free parking; team bus parking; open at all times; accessed via Elm St. at West Campus Drive
Campus Streets
street • available
Permit required weekdays 7am-5pm; free on weekends and after 5pm weekdays
Parking Garage #1
garage • limited
Blue permit includes garages; pay-to-park weekdays 7am-5pm
Single Space Meters
surface • limited
Near Labriola and 15th Street; no permits valid
Parking Garage #2
garage • available
Opened Fall 2024; ~870 spaces; charging stations
Safety Alerts
19th Street Closure between Elm and Illinois during Spring Break
medium
19th Street between Elm and Illinois is closed during Spring Break. Be aware of your surroundings and follow posted safety signage and all safety personnel directions.
Action: Use alternative routes. Follow posted safety signage and safety personnel directions.
Student Center HVAC Preventive Maintenance Outage
low
HVAC preventive maintenance on air handling units and exhaust fans. Expected effects: brief temperature fluctuations, heating and cooling remain active, intermittent exhaust fan flow, maintenance personnel in and out of spaces.
Action: Expect minor temperature fluctuations and maintenance activity in the building.
Power Outage - Multiple Buildings (Spring Break)
low
Multiple scheduled power outages on March 23, 2026 during Spring Break for Medium Voltage Switch preventive maintenance. Outages affect Student Rec. Center, Maple Hall, President Residence, WISEM, Title 9, University Horns & Scholars, and Writing Center (8:00 am - 12:00 pm); Student Center and Traditional Halls (6:30 am - 8:00 am); and Intramural Field (11:00 am - 2:00 pm).
Action: Plan accordingly for the scheduled outages. Only emergency lighting will be available during outages.
Campus News
Latest updates from Colorado School of Mines
19th Street Closure between Elm and Illinois during Spring Break
19th Street between Elm and Illinois is closed during Spring Break. Be aware of your surroundings and follow posted safety signage and all safety personnel directions.
Spring Break Safety Alert
19th Street is closed between Elm and Illinois. Please use caution and follow posted signs.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Colorado School of Mines
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 19 of 19 known dorm and housing options.
1750 Jackson
Capacity: 360
Room types: double, single
1750 Jackson Street
Room types: double bedroom, single bedroom
Aspen Hall
Capacity: 22
Room types: single, double, triple
Bradford Hall
Capacity: 380
Room types: single, double, triple
Elm Hall
Capacity: 380
Room types: single, double, triple, suite
Galena (Buildings 1805, 1809, 1811, 1812, 1901)
Room types: studio (1 student), 4-bedroom (4 students)
Graphite (Buildings 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021, 2023, 2025)
Room types: 1-bedroom (1 student), 3-bedroom (3 students)
Lookout Apartments
Room types: double bedroom, single bedroom
Maple Hall
Capacity: 380
Room types: single, double, triple, suite
Mines Park Apartments
Morgan Hall
Capacity: 380
Room types: single, double, triple
New Second-Year Apartment Community (opening Fall 2026)
Room types: single bedroom within shared apartment, double bedroom within shared apartment
Randall Hall
Capacity: 380
Room types: single, double, triple
Spruce Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: single, double, triple, suite
The Village at Mines Park
Capacity: 1058
Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, family units
The Village at Mines Park - Galena
Room types: studio
Thomas Hall
Capacity: 380
Room types: single, double, triple
Village at Mines Park
Capacity: 1058
Room types: 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom
Weaver Towers
Capacity: 230
Room types: single, double, triple, suite
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@mines.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 15, 2026
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