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Colorado School of Mines

Acceptance Rate 58.00 %
SAT Average 1,400
Tuition & Fees $44,376
($21,186)
Student Population 7,403
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,504

Academic Overview

Colorado School of Mines Campus, Golden, CO
Colorado School of Mines is a public, four-years institute located in Golden, Colorado. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $21,186 for Colorado residents and $44,376 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $21,354 for Colorado residents and $44,376 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,403 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 58.00% and the graduation rate is 81% last year.
The salary after graduation from Colorado School of Mines varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $95,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Mines's tuition & fees is $21,186 for Colorado residents and $44,376 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $21,354 for in-state students and $44,376 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$21,186$44,376
Graduate$21,354$44,376
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Mines. The acceptance rate of Mines is 58.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.95%. The average graduation rate is 81% and the transfer-out rate is 4%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,504 and 83% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,403 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Colorado School of Mines is 58.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
58.00%
Graduation Rate for Colorado School of Mines is 81 %
Graduation Rate
81%
Transfer-out Rate for Colorado School of Mines is 4 %
Transfer-out Rate
4%
Retention Rate for Colorado School of Mines is 94 %
Retention Rate
94%
Student Population for Colorado School of Mines is 7,403
Student Population
7,403
Student to Faculty Ratio for Colorado School of Mines is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,504 at Colorado School of Mines.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,504

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401
Phone303-273-3000
WEBwww.mines.edu/
Admissionwww.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/
Online Applicationwww.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/
Financial Aidfinaid.mines.edu/
Net Price Calculatorir.mines.edu/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.mines.edu/veterans/
Athleticir.mines.edu/student-right-to-know/
Disability Servicewww.mines.edu/disability-support-services/

Offered Degrees

Mines offers 99 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's200
Master's330
Doctorate (Research)270
Post-Bachelor's Certificate183
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Colorado School of Mines offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,483)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,800)

Veterans Benefits

Colorado School of Mines has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges