Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public research university in Golden, Colorado, founded in 1874. Specializing in engineering, applied sciences, and energy/mining, it offers rigorous STEM programs with world-class labs, research centers, NCAA Division II athletics, and a collaborative culture on a historic campus near Denver.

State

Colorado

Student Population

5,400

Acceptance Rate

50%

GPA Range

3.8-4.0

SAT Range

1370-1490

Common Majors

Petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, geological engineering, computer science, electrical engineering

"Mines' intense engineering culture bonds geeks and grinders on our compact, historic campus with epic labs. Off-campus, Golden's breweries and Denver nightlife recharge; students love collaborative problem-solving, Oredigger games, research opps, prof mentorship, and traditions that build unbreakable networks."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$19,538 (in-state), $40,838 (out-of-state)

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72-73

Avg Women's Scores

78-80

Men's Team Notes

Colorado School of Mines men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and multiple low‑round scores in the 60s. The team consistently finishes in the top half of fields, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Colorado School of Mines women’s golf typically scores in the high‑300s per round, with several players posting in the 70s and others in the high‑70s to low‑80s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round events, highlighted by steady improvement and solid counting‑round performances.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Tyler Kimble

Women's Coach

Tyler Kimble

Men's Email

tkimble@mines.edu

Women's Email

tkimble@mines.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Tyler Kimble heads Colorado School of Mines men's golf, guiding Orediggers through RMAC dominance and national contention schedules like Travis Roy Memorial and NCAA West/South Central Regionals. His teams compete at elite venues including Bear Creek GC and RainDance National, targeting NCAA Championships at Boulder Creek GC while maintaining academic excellence.

Women's Coach Bio

Tyler Kimble leads Colorado School of Mines women's golf alongside men's program within RMAC competition. Supported by assistants Jeff Seltz and Kenny Doerrer, Kimble builds Orediggers rosters through Colorado recruiting pipelines and regional invitationals. His unified approach emphasizes scoring consistency, postseason qualification, and the school's engineering-athletics balance for sustained national relevance.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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