Colorado School of Mines

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Golden, CO

$16,650

Avg in-state tuition

$37,350

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Colorado School of Mines

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Colorado School of Mines is a medium-sized public school located on a suburban campus in Golden, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,200, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The school offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 84%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $16,650, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $37,350.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

55% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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92% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1270-1440

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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7k

Students enrolled

10%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

68%

Hispanic

10%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Two or more races

5%

Asian

5%

Unknown

3%

Black

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

31%

Socio-economic diversity

13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

660

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

87% On-campus

13% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 53% online

Master's Check Bold 6% online

Doctorate Check Bold 4% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $16,650 $37,350
Graduate $16,650 $37,350

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,500
On-campus room and board $14,720
On-campus other expenses $1,879
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,142
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,065
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,505

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $34,749 $55,449
Off-campus without family $31,357 $52,057
Off-campus with family $20,655 $41,355

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

13%

State Grant Aid

10%

Institution Grant Aid

83%

Pell Grant

13%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,824
State Grant Aid $3,608
Institution Grant Aid $10,425
Pell Grant Aid $4,425

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$75k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

5

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

6

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.