Colorado School of Mines 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Colorado School of Mines was $26,179. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines net price calculator

$26,179

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average	$14,122
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Colorado School of Mines for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,179	$1,496 (5%)	$18,417	$15,701	$16,812	$17,784	$28,661
2021	$27,675	$819 (3%)	$16,977	$13,690	$24,461	$31,412	$33,480
2020	$26,856	$1,089 (4%)	$17,276	$17,832	$21,449	$30,771	$32,024
2019	$25,767	$295 (1%)	$17,386	$19,898	$22,270	$28,901	$30,890
2018	$25,472	$375 (1%)	$15,813	$16,957	$20,099	$28,655	$30,164
2017	$25,097	$800 (3%)	$17,311	$18,603	$20,403	$26,570	$29,207
2016	$24,297	$841 (3%)	$17,143	$19,618	$21,129	$28,650	$28,669
2015	$25,138	$1,379 (6%)	$21,149	$21,964	$24,926	$27,250	$28,144
2014	$23,759	--	$19,966	$20,756	$25,363	$27,363	$27,375

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Colorado School of Mines's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$34,245	$438 (1%)	$19,538	$13,207	$1,500
2021	$33,807	$20	$19,100	$13,207	$1,500
2020	$33,787	$1,636 (5%)	$19,062	$13,225	$1,500
2019	$32,151	$583 (2%)	$18,964	$11,687	$1,500
2018	$31,568	$544 (2%)	$18,386	$11,682	$1,500
2017	$31,024	$489 (2%)	$17,842	$11,682	$1,500
2016	$30,535	$435 (1%)	$17,353	$11,682	$1,500
2015	$30,100	$523 (2%)	$16,918	$11,682	$1,500
2014	$29,577	$957 (3%)	$16,485	$11,592	$1,500
2013	$28,620	--	$15,654	$11,466	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Colorado School of Mines provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,445 dormitories available to its students at $9,196 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Colorado School of Mines is $1,022 per month.
Does Colorado School of Mines provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Colorado School of Mines for one academic year is $6,520, which works out to $724 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Colorado School of Mines estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Colorado School of Mines estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,879

If living off-campus, with family: $2,505

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,065
How much is Colorado School of Mines application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Colorado School of Mines offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Colorado School of Mines cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$572	$1,085
For out-of-state students	$1,282	$2,269

Housing and Meal

Colorado School of Mines offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Colorado School of Mines for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,520	$9,196	N/A	2,445
2021	$5,920	$8,800	N/A	2,483
2020	$5,644	$8,567	N/A	1,861
2019	$5,475	$7,694	N/A	1,986
2018	$5,224	$6,673	N/A	1,986
2017	$5,257	$6,220	N/A	1,884
2016	$5,050	$5,959	N/A	1,884

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Colorado School of Mines during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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