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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate59.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1403
Reading & WritingMid: 685
650720
MathMid: 705
670750
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 31
2933
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
Programs (89)
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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Source: Wikipedia