Colorado School of Mines

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,445
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	83%

Located in Golden, Colorado, Colorado School of Mines is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Colorado School of Mines is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Colorado School of Mines boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,538

Cost of attendance at Colorado School of Mines in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,838

Cost of attendance at Colorado School of Mines in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Colorado School of Mines received on average $10,778 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,778

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	155	13%	$4,704	$729,051
Other Federal Grant	155	13%	$5,062	$784,600
State Grant/Scholarships	133	11%	$2,975	$395,634
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,130	98%	$9,733	$10,998,714
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,130	98%	$10,778	$12,178,948

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado School of Mines students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colorado School of Mines students is 83.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.9%.

83.2%

asian 92.3% 36 students
African American 80.0% 4 students
white 83.2% 630 students
hispanic 80.3% 61 students
International Students 76.8% 43 students
Mixed Race 86.8% 59 students

Sport Conferences

Football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Baseball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Colorado School of Mines provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado School of Mines offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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