<p>only 2 mines schools still exist that I know of....CSM & South Dakota. Beside the specialty engineering schools previously mentioned, I am unaware of any other technical-specialty schools, nor of any others that come close to CSM's ambiance.</p>
<p>How about Mercer U in Macon, Georgia?....has an engineering school w/ (ABET certified!) mechanical dept; 68% female undergrads overall; ~4500 undergrads: <a href="http://www2.mercer.edu/Engineering/Undergraduate_Programs/default.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www2.mercer.edu/Engineering/Undergraduate_Programs/default.htm</a>
I don't know anything about Mercer, but worth a check.</p>
<p>If Texas is in your zone, there are plenty of options there, ranging from the well-respected Rice & UT Austin to Baylor, Trinity U & more.</p>