Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO • public • II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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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

https://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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