| Mines vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#88 in National Universities #3 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,186 Colorado Residents $44,376 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,354 Colorado Residents $44,376 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
| More$11,504 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,400 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter58.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.73% |
| Favorable23.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.37% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,403 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,585 |
| Smaller5,714 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
| Smaller1,689 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,551 |
| Smaller199 | Online Student Population | Larger3,156 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher15% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,483) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 447 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
| Higher$118,559 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.