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Colorado School of Mines

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Golden, Colorado 80401

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Mid-SizeSuburbanPublicEngineering Focus

Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Colorado School of Mines is a public institution in Golden with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1403, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $97,335 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,240.

Established
1874
Motto
Nil sine numine
Mascot
Marvin the MinerBlaster the Burro
Type
Public research university
60%Acceptance
1403SAT Avg
5,801Students
17:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$97,335Earnings 10yr
$29,240Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Colorado School of Mines Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1403

Reading & WritingMid: 685
650720
MathMid: 705
670750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2933

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1403

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$21,186
Tuition (out-of-state)$44,376
Room & Board$16,820
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$38,556
Average Net Price$29,240
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,231
$30–48K$19,616
$48–75K$25,347
$75–110K$30,370
$110K+$33,931

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,240

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

42

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,801
Gender Split
32% / 68%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 1%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 7%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.4%
Freshman Retention93.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$82,950
8 Years$90,777
10 Years$97,335

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$89,600
Men
$97,100

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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