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President's Office
Paul C. Johnson
Paul C. Johnson is the 17th President of Colorado School of Mines, in Golden, Colorado. MINES is world-renowned for producing highly sought-after scientists and engineers, innovations and objective analyses, especially in fields relevant to earth, energy and the environment.
MINES enrolls about 8,000 students, offers nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and conducts more than $100 million of research projects annually for industry and governmental agencies.
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Our STEM-focused education and research produce the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future. It’s the mission Mines was founded on 150+ years ago and where we continue to excel today. We’re a community of innovative leaders and resilient problem-solvers who revel in challenges and work together in order to engineer solutions on Earth and beyond.
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Making Mines the top-of-mind and first-choice institution for students, faculty, and industry partners.
As Colorado School of Mines celebrated its 150th anniversary, we found ourselves in a period of significant change and opportunity. We continued to adapt to an increasingly competitive higher education environment, respond to the evolving needs of industry and society and build on our successes without becoming complacent.
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Success By The Numbers
The Annual Report consistently highlights and reinforces the lasting value of a Mines degree.
87% positive outcomes for BS class 2024-25
88% positive outcomes for MS graduates, 2024-25
Learn more about outcomes from the Career Center annual report