Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO

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Undergrad Science & Engineering

Tuition & Fees

$23,686

$46,876

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

68%

male

32%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Selective

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,314
Declined 4,572
Total Received 10,886
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Public

5,714

undergraduate students

1,689

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1874, the Colorado School of Mines is a public, four-year, research university that is known for its strong programs in Engineering, Geophysics, and Mining. It is located on a 500-acre campus in Golden, Colorado—20 miles west of Denver.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 7,403
Established in 1874
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

500-acre, suburban campus in Golden (population: 20,571), 15 miles west of Denver. Major airport, bus, and trains serve Denver. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO
80401

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
30%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
50%
Top 1/4
81%
Top 1/2
100%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
728
25th
650
75th
760
25th
680
75th
35
25th
29
75th
34
25th
28
75th
33
25th
30

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Other application fee (may be waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 1
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,314
Declined 4,572
Total Received 10,886

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,504

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $21,186
Housing $9,994
Food $7,126
Additional fees $2,500
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $42,306
Average Financial Aid - $11,504
Total with Avg. Aid $30,802

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,555,697
State $1,646,271
Institutional $15,837,585
Other external $2,051,025
Total $23,090,578

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $13,829,404
Other external $1,198,007
Total $15,027,411

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 446-9489
F: 303 384-2252
finaid@mines.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, bowling, cycling, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugb ski team, soccer, tennis, triathlon, ultimate frisbee, volleyball water polo

Club Sports - Women's

bowling; cycling; lacrosse; rugby; ski team; soccer; tennis; triathlon; ultimate frisbee, volleyball; water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cross-country, diving, foosball, floor hockey, golf, handball, hockey, kickball, lacrosse, non-tackle football, racquetball, rugby, skiing, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, spikeball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate, volleyball (indoor/outdoor), water polo, wrestling

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biological/Biosystems Engineering yes yes yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes yes
Computational and Applied Mathematics yes yes yes
Computer Science yes yes yes
Data Science, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes yes
Economics, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes yes
Engineering, General yes yes yes
Engineering, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes yes yes
Geochemistry yes yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Geological/Geophysical Engineering yes yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
Geophysics and Seismology yes yes
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering yes yes
Hydrology and Water Resources Science yes yes
Manufacturing Engineering yes
Materials Engineering yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering yes yes
Metallurgical Engineering yes yes yes
Mining and Mineral Engineering yes yes yes
Nuclear Engineering yes yes
Operations Research yes yes
Petroleum Engineering yes yes yes
Physics, General yes
Physics, Other yes
Systems Engineering yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Mechanical Engineering
  2. Petroleum Engineering
  3. Computer Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

7,403

total students

50%

in-state

50%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

5,714
students

Female
32%
1,822

Male
68%
3,892

23%

1,689
students

Female
30%
503

Male
70%
1,186

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

5,442
students

Female
32%
1,734

Male
68%
3,708

5%

272
students

Female
32%
88

Male
68%
184

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 1

Spring: October 15

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

110

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 44
Countries most often represented Angola
China
India
Malaysia
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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