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Colorado School of Mines

Also known as: Mines

📍 Golden, Colorado🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 6,155 Undergrads🔗 www.mines.edu

Overview

Colorado School of Mines is an medium public research university in Golden, Colorado. It enrolls about 6,155 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 61%. Graduates earn a median of $97,335 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

61%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,412

650–730

Net Price

$28,690

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

82%

Retention

93%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$97,335

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

60.7%

SAT Average

1,412

ACT Composite

29–33

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200650 – 730 (mid 50%)800

Math

200670 – 750 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

129 – 33 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$21,914

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$45,824

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$40,560

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$28,690

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$16,849
$30,001 – $48,000	$18,162
$48,001 – $75,000	$22,192
$75,001 – $110,000	$28,183
$110,001 +	$35,112

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

31.7%

Academics & Programs

Colorado School of Mines offers programs across 6 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Engineering

72.2%

Computer & Information Sciences

22.5%

Mathematics & Statistics

3.2%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

1.1%

Physical Sciences

0.7%

Social Sciences

0.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

82%

On-Time (4yr)

67%

Retention (FT)

93%

% Earning >$25K

92%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$82,950

8 years

$90,777

10 years

$97,335

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

87.0%

White

81.9%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

67.5%

Black or African American

1.5%

Asian

6.4%

Hispanic / Latino

14.2%

Two or more races

6.1%

International

2.5%

Gender

Women

31.9%

Men

68.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado School of Mines hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 61%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1412.

How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?

In-state tuition is $21,914, and out-of-state is $45,824. Average net price after financial aid is $28,690.

What is Colorado School of Mines known for?

Most popular programs include Engineering, Computer & Information Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics.

What's the graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines?

The 6-year graduation rate is 82%, and 93% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.