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Colorado School of Mines
Golden, COPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 61% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Colorado School of Mines is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Golden, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 61%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
61% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading650 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math670 - 750
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 33
1typical 50% range36
61%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering72% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,702
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,217
Earnings 5yr: $136,319
Debt: $23,000
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,855
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,691
Earnings 5yr: $105,804
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,085
Earnings 5yr: $116,080
Debt: N/A
Mining and Mineral Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,695
Earnings 5yr: $121,247
Debt: $25,000
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,407
Earnings 5yr: $99,218
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,012
Earnings 5yr: $103,408
Debt: $22,000
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,007
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,190
Earnings 5yr: $89,416
Debt: $21,500
Engineering Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,497
Earnings 5yr: $96,528
Debt: $21,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,087
Earnings 5yr: $93,871
Debt: $25,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,142
Earnings 5yr: $100,802
Debt: $25,000
Metallurgical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,902
Earnings 5yr: $93,910
Debt: $26,269
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,598
Earnings 5yr: $95,781
Debt: $27,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,228
Earnings 5yr: $91,060
Debt: $25,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,132
Earnings 5yr: $95,768
Debt: N/A
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,484
Earnings 5yr: $84,373
Debt: $27,000
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,278
Earnings 5yr: $83,766
Debt: $23,500
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $128,586
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,690
In-State Tuition$21,914
Out-of-State Tuition$45,824
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
14%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
91%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$82,950
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$97,335
Completion Signals
82%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
68%
Men32%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 68% men and 32% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$107,142
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