Mines Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 60.69%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1400. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $21,914
- Out-of-State Tuition: $45,824
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Mines:
- Total Enrollment: 8,044, including 213 online students
- 6,195 Undergraduate, 1,849 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 68.1% men, 31.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 82%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 13%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 92 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 55 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Mines Overview
Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a four-year, public school located in Golden, CO. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Mines's tuition & fees is $21,914 for Colorado residents and $45,824 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,139.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,044 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Mines's acceptance rate is 60.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.08%. The median SAT score is 1400 and the ACT score is 32.
Mines ranked 43rd in National Universities and 4th in Colorado Colleges rankings. Colorado School of Mines is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Colorado School of Mines is $21,914 for in-state students and $45,824 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $22,100 for in-state students and $45,824 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $22,667 for Colorado residents and $47,319 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,872 for Colorado residents and $47,319 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $21,914 | $45,824 |
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| Graduate | $22,100 | $45,824 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $22,667 | $47,319 |
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| Graduate | $22,872 | $47,319 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Colorado School of Mines offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Mines
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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