School Overview
Colorado School of Mines (locally referred to as “Mines” or CSM) is a relatively small research university dedicated to the education and teaching of engineering and applied sciences. The school has a strong focus on natural resource exploration and development. CSM recently tied with the University of Iowa ranking 29th among public universities in the United States. The undergraduate admissions rate at CSM is about 46%.
Colorado School of Mines Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (303) 273-3000 |
| Website: | www.mines.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | mines.edu/Admissions |
| Address: | 1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,069 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 70% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,041 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $17,842 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $36,172 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 90% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,992 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Colorado School of Mines Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Colorado School of Mines.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 12 | 13 | 13 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Grand total | 1 | 17 | 27 | 24 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Colorado School of Mines.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Colorado School of Mines and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,842 |
| Out-of-state | $36,172 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,842 |
| Out-of-state | $36,172 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 903 | 90% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 816 | 81% | $9,992 |
| Student loan aid | 465 | 46% | $6,674 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,938 | 64% | $8,134 |
| Federal student loans | 1,913 | 42% | $7,023 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Colorado School of Mines. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Colorado School of Mines students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 12,284 | 8,535 | 3,749 | Percent admitted | 100% | 39% | 44% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 8% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Colorado School of Mines Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 6,069 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,610 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,459 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Colorado School of Mines Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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