Head Coach
Pryor Orser
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Pryor Orser | Head Coach | porser@mines.edu |
| Brad Schick | Assistant Coach | bschick@mines.edu |
| Kelsey Warren | Assistant Athletic Trainer | kelsey.warren@mines.edu |
About Colorado School of Mines Basketball
Colorado School of Mines basketball is built on genuine relationships. Coach Pryor Orser and his staff invest deeply in each player's development, not just as athletes, but as people navigating the college experience. That personal attention matters, especially when you're competing in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference where every possession counts and every team knows how to execute. Playing at Mines means joining a tight-knit community where your contributions are visible and valued. The program competes against fierce RMAC opponents while fostering an environment where players feel connected to coaching staff and teammates. You're not a number here; you're someone coaches know by name, understand personally, and commit to developing. Golden's high altitude and rigorous academic setting create unique challenges that build mental toughness. Mines student- athletes embrace the grind, it's part of the culture. Basketball becomes a vehicle for growth alongside demanding coursework, and players often find that the discipline required in the classroom translates directly to the court. Whether you're a high school prospect or post-graduate looking for a program that values you as a complete person, Mines offers NCAA Division II basketball with a genuine human element. The relationships you build here extend beyond four years. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$32,901/yr
Grad rate
82%
Enrollment
6,155
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $32,901 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,504 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,896 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,913 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $28,115 / year
- $110,001+
- $38,429 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 6,155
- Average net price
- $32,901 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $22,658 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $47,288 / year
- Graduation rate
- 82%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Adams State University
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Location Alamosa, CO | Enrollment 1,250 | Avg. net price $8,585 |
Black Hills State University
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Location Spearfish, SD | Enrollment 1,928 | Avg. net price $19,252 |
Chadron State College
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Location Chadron, NE | Enrollment 1,540 | Avg. net price $12,662 |
Colorado Christian University
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Location Lakewood, CO | Enrollment 5,549 | Avg. net price $28,605 |
Colorado Mesa University
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Location Grand Junction, CO | Enrollment 8,143 | Avg. net price $14,808 |
Colorado School of Mines
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Location Golden, CO | Enrollment 6,155 | Avg. net price $32,901 |
Colorado State University Pueblo
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Location Pueblo, CO | Enrollment 3,042 | Avg. net price $8,851 |
Fort Lewis College
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Location Durango, CO | Enrollment 3,079 | Avg. net price $20,090 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 15,002 | Avg. net price $13,803 |
New Mexico Highlands University
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Location Las Vegas, NM | Enrollment 1,451 | Avg. net price $18,315 |
Regis University
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 2,627 | Avg. net price $18,133 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Location Rapid City, SD | Enrollment 2,071 | Avg. net price $20,827 |
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Location Colorado Springs, CO | Enrollment 8,697 | Avg. net price $14,954 |
Western Colorado University
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Location Gunnison, CO | Enrollment 1,586 | Avg. net price $16,756 |
Westminster College
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Location Salt Lake City, UT | Enrollment 823 | Avg. net price $22,516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado School of Mines D2?
Yes, Colorado School of Mines is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Colorado School of Mines men's basketball.
What conference is Colorado School of Mines in?
Colorado School of Mines competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Colorado School of Mines?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $32,901 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Colorado School of Mines?
College Scorecard reports approximately 6,155 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Colorado School of Mines?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.