Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Golden, Colorado, Colorado School of Mines is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,044 prospective students applied, and 6,620 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,172 enrolled in the school. 6,144 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 600 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $16,650 plus fees of $2,450. Colorado School of Mines is ranked 136 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Colorado School of Mines is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Colorado School of Mines within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#136 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#321 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1270/1440 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| GPA | 3.78 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,450 |
| Room and Board | $14,720 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,879 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,199 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,450 |
| Room and Board | $14,720 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,879 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,899 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 89% |
| Mathematics | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 2% |
| Physical Sciences | 1% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126775 IPEDS survey data for Colorado School of Mines.
Current students may use the Colorado School of Mines GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.