| Mines vs. UCD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#88 in National Universities #3 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #168 in National Universities #6 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,914 Colorado Residents $45,824 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,383 Colorado Residents $29,391 Out-of-State |
| expensive$22,100 Colorado Residents $45,824 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,298 Colorado Residents $27,154 Out-of-State |
| More$10,790 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,633 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,400 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter60.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.68% |
| Favorable23.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.08% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,044 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,124 |
| Smaller6,195 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,921 |
| Smaller1,849 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,203 |
| Smaller213 | Online Student Population | Larger4,254 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Lower13% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,483) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 445 | Number of faculty | 6,194 |
| Higher$126,001 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$107,980 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.