Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a four-years, public school located in Golden, CO. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.

The Mines's 2022 tuition & fees is $19,538 for Colorado residents and $40,838 for out-of-state students. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,628.

The school has a total enrollment of 6,744 and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $95,600 and it varies by field of study.

Mines ranked 88^th in National Universities and 3^rd in Colorado Colleges rankings. Colorado School of Mines is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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Directory Information

Address	1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401
Phone	303-273-3000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-years, public
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Colorado School of Mines Campus, Golden, CO

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Colorado School of Mines are $19,538 for in-state students and $40,838 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $19,532 for in-state students and $40,844 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $19,986 for Colorado residents and $41,903 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,974 for Colorado residents and $41,915 for out-of-state students.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$19,538	$40,838
Graduate	$19,532	$40,844

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$19,986	$41,903
Graduate	$19,974	$41,915

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Colorado School of Mines is 57% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,390.

The average graduation rate is 84%. Total 6,744 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $95,600. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $73,100 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 Mines Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	57% Acceptance Rate / 21% Yield
Test Scores »	1,390 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »	84%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	92%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	6,744 (5,200 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,628
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$95,600
Average Salary by Field of Study	$44,700 - $73,100

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Colorado School of Mines offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at Mines
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes

Mines provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at Mines
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Mines. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,986. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,475.