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Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO • public • II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
59.7%
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Grad Rate
79%
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Cost
$37,961 / $61,871
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Rankings
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,106 • Total: 8,103
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
1500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO
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Website
mines.edu
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 54

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,130 (67.6%) • Female: 1,976 (32.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 394 6.5%
Black/African American 86 1.4%
Hispanic/Latino 799 13.1%
White 4,111 67.3%
Two or More Races 389 6.4%
International 186 3.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
59.7%
5,864 admitted from 9,821 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 650-720
Math: 670-750
Total: 1320-1470
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
29-33
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
79.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
65.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
93.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$37,961
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$61,871
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $18,930
Out-of-state: $42,840
Room & Board
$17,531
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $16,849
$30,001-48,000 $18,162
$48,001-75,000 $22,192
$75,001-110,000 $28,183
$110,001+ $35,112
Students Receiving Pell Grants
84%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Wrestling
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Swimming Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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Common questions about Colorado School of Mines

What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?
Colorado School of Mines accepts 60% of applicants, from 9,821 applications.
How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?
Tuition and fees are $18,930 in-state and $42,840 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $16,849 on average after aid.
Does Colorado School of Mines require SAT or ACT scores?
Colorado School of Mines does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.
What ACT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 29 and 33 on the ACT.
What is Colorado School of Mines's graduation rate?
79% of students graduate within six years.