$18,386
$37,436
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details40%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,957 |
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| Declined | + 7,327 |
| Total Received | 12,284 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 4073 |
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| ACT | 0500 |
The Colorado School of Mines, founded in 1874, is a public research university for engineering and applied sciences. Its 499-acre campus is located in Golden, Colorado, 20 miles west of Denver.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 5,876 |
| 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) |
499-acre, suburban campus in Golden (population: 20,696), 20 miles west of Denver. Major airport, bus, and train serve Denver. Public transportation serves campus.
Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401
| Application fee | $45
(may be waived if filed online) |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
November 15 (priority deadline) April 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
40%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,957 |
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| Declined | + 7,327 |
| Total Received | 12,284 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Work Experience
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Kim Medina
Director of Admissions
P: 888 446-9489
F: 303 273-3509
admissions@mines.edu
| Tuition | $16,170 |
| Room & board | $11,897 |
| Additional fees | $2,216 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $31,783 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $14,039 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $17,744 |
57%
$14,039
Need-based
| Federal | $3,222,391 |
| State | $1,053,892 |
| Institutional | $10,084,219 |
| Other external | $1,993,048 |
| Total | $16,353,550 |
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Non-need-based
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| State | |
| Institutional | $11,366,221 |
| Other external | $1,666,482 |
| Total | $13,032,703 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
59%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| 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 |
Maximum transfered
110
Minimum transfers must complete
30
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 42 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Indonesia Malaysia Oman Saudi Arabia |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Brandon Samter
Director of International Student & Scholar Services
303 273-3589
bsamter@mines.edu
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