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Colorado School of Mines
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  • 4 Year
  • GOLDEN, CO

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4.16.2024

Enrollment Decision Deadline Extended to May 15! First year undergraduate students now have until May 15 to submit their enrollment decision form and $200 deposit. Please visit our website for more information. Learn More

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade A+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

1500 ILLINOIS ST
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
From Colorado School of Mines

Engineering solutions on Earth and beyond.

Colorado’s premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting.

Colorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university focused on science and engineering, producing the talent, knowledge and innovations to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future.

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Colorado School of Mines Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Range
1310-1470
ACT Range
29-33
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$26,179 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,778 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 63 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 73 responses
19%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 74 responses

Majors

The Mines Signature Experience

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Today’s students have a shared experience that pushes and pulls them through their college years at Mines. From extracurricular activities to numerous professional development and entrepreneurial opportunities, from traditions going back generations to top-notch academics, every Oredigger can find their place at Mines and thrive through their years on campus and beyond.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    6%
  • On Campus
    94%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,201 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
290
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 52 responses
  • Smart.
    46%
  • All of the above, but most aren't awkward
    19%
  • Hard-wroking, money-driven, awkward
    15%
  • All of the above including awkward
    8%
  • Dedicated and supportive
    4%
  • Nerdy
    4%
  • Awkward and smart
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
66%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 80 responses
Poll
74%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 86 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 57 responses
  • Hard work that leads to very talented alumni
    61%
  • People don't give up on stuff. They keep on going.
    12%
  • Slacking off? Prepare to die.
    11%
  • Work hard, party hard
    9%
  • Accepting of bad mental health
    4%
  • Fast-paced
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$84,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 47 responses

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