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Tuition

$17,154

$32,184

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Very Selective

37%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,373
Declined + 7,309
Total Received 11,682
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Public

4,169

undergraduate students

1,463

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

74%

26%

male

female

1  :  16

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
17%
600-699
48%
500-599
32%
400-499
3%
700-800
39%
600-699
52%
500-599
9%
700-800
8%
600-699
42%
500-599
40%
400-499
10%
composite english math
30-36
38%
24-29
51%
18-23
11%
30-36
51%
24-29
48%
18-23
1%
30-36
46%
24-29
52%
18-23
2%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Engineering
  2. Petroleum Engineering
  3. Chemical Engineering
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School Facts

The Colorado School of Mines, founded in 1874, is a public research university for engineering and applied sciences. Its 491-acre campus is located in Golden, Colorado, 20 miles west of Denver.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 5,632
Established in 1874
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 4073
ACT 0500

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Golden, CO

491-acre suburban campus in Golden (population: 19,035), 20 miles west of Denver. Major airport, bus, and train serve Denver. Public transportation - bus and light-rail services nearby.

Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
7 fraternities 12% of male students
 
3 sororities 16% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
60%
Top 1/4
91%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
17%
600-699
48%
500-599
32%
400-499
3%
700-800
39%
600-699
52%
500-599
9%
700-800
8%
600-699
42%
500-599
40%
400-499
10%
composite english math
30-36
38%
24-29
51%
18-23
11%
30-36
51%
24-29
48%
18-23
1%
30-36
46%
24-29
52%
18-23
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted no
Application deadline April 1 (priority deadline)
May 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency

Not Considered

Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Very Selective

37%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,373
Declined + 7,309
Total Received 11,682

Admissions Contact

Bruce Goetz
Director of Admissions
P: 303 273-3220
F: 303 273-3509
admit@mines.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $13,590
Additional fees 2,064
Books & supplies 1,500
Total $17,154
Average Financial Aid - 12,214
Total with Avg. Aid $4,940

Financial Aid

61%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$12,214

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,321,034
State $818,694
Institutional $8,905,823
Other external $2,396,856
Total $15,442,407

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,986,162
Other external $907,432
Total $5,893,594

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 303 273-3220
F: 303 384-2252
finaid@mines.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Jill Robertson
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@mines.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division II), Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Orediggers, Blaster, Marvin the Miner
School colors
blue and silver

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Club Sports - Men's

Bowling, Cycling, Ice Hockey, In-Line Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Bowling, Cycling, Ice Hockey, In-Line Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Action Kart Race, Arena Football, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Cross Country, Disc Golf, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Foosball, Golf, Grass Volleyball, Indoor Soccer, Kickball, Outdoor Soccer, Racquetball, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track Meet, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wiffle Ball, Wrestling

Athletic Directors

Marv Kay (men's)
Interim Director Of Athletics
email

Dixie Cirillo (women's)
Associate Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics/Statistics
Applied Mechanics
Applied Physics
Chemical Engineering
Chemical/Biochemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chemistry/Geochemistry
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Systems
Computer Science
Economics
Economics/Business
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Systems
Engineering
Engineering Systems
Engineering/Technology Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Geochemistry
Environmental Science/Engineering
Environmental Sciences/Engineering
Geochemistry
Geological Engineering
Geology
Geology/Geological Engineering
Geophysical Engineering
Geophysics
Hydrology
International Political Economy
Materials Science
Mathematical/Computer Sciences
Mathematics/Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Systems
Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
Mineral Economics
Mineral Exploration/Mining Geosciences
Mining Engineering
Mining/Earth Systems Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Reservoir Systems
Physics

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Engineering
  2. Petroleum Engineering
  3. Chemical Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Social/Behavioral Science

5,632

total students

70%

30%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

74%

4,169
students

Female
26%
1,103

Male
74%
3,066

Graduate

26%

1,463
students

Female
26%
377

Male
74%
1,086

undergraduateFull-time

94%

3,953
students

Female
27%
1,046

Male
73%
2,907

undergraduatePart-time

6%

216
students

Female
27%
57

Male
73%
159

Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

28%

Transfer applicants accepted

48%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.80
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1

Spring: October 15

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

110

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Special housing
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 40
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
India
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Brandon Samter
Director of International Students & Scholar Services
303 273-3589
bsamter@mines.edu

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