Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines is a public 4-year institution in Golden, CO. It enrolls about 7,599 students and admits roughly 60% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Golden, CO 80401 |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Enrollment | 7,599 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Applicants / admitted | 9,821 / 5,864 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $21,186 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $44,376 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 79% |
| Transfer-out rate | 15% |
| Full-time retention rate | 93% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $29,785 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 650–720 |
| ACT middle 50% | 29–33 |
| Website | www.mines.edu/ |
| Phone | 3032733000 |
Admissions
About 9,821 students applied and 5,864 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,450 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $21,186 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $44,376. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $29,785 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,231 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,616 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $25,347 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $30,370 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,931 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,133 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 79% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Colorado School of Mines is in Golden, CO, Jefferson County. Its coordinates are 39.7514, -105.2234.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Colorado School of Mines?
About 60% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 9,821 applicants.
How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $21,186 for in-state students and $44,376 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Colorado School of Mines?
About 7,599 students are enrolled.