School Summary

Colorado School of Mines


General Information:

Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines is seated on 499 acres located in Jefferson county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1000. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1500 Illinois Street

Golden, CO
80401-1887
For more information call: 303 273-3000. This school has a website at https://www.mines.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: rank in upper quartile of high school class
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $19,500.00 $44,130.00
Room and Board $18,202.00 $18,202.00
Fees $3,158.00 $3,158.00
Total $40,860.00 $65,490.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.mines.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.

Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 48% 61%
600-699 47% 37%
500-599 5% 2%
400-499 0.2% 0.2%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 69%
24-29 30%
18-23 1%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 52%
11-25% 32.00%
26-50% 14.00%
Under 50% 2.00%



Triathlon, Indoor track, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Indoor track, Bowling, Basketball, Lacrosse, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Field hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 3,976
Female 1,876
Total 5,852


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 5,196
Female 2,412
Total 7,608

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 7%
African American 1%
Hispanic 12%
Native American 0%
White 68%
Other 11%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 97%
At Least 25 Years Old 3%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 56%
Out Of State 44%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 17%
Live Off Campus 83%


Engineer Days (E-Days), Celebration of Mines, Career Day

Society of Women Engineers, Residence Hall Association, Associated Students of Colorado School of Mines, Student Professional Societies/ and/ Religious Organizations, Multicultural Engineering Program


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 27.0304                                           Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 14.3901                                           Geological/Geophysical Engineering
  • 14.2001                                           Metallurgical Engineering
  • 14.4501                                           Biological/Biosystems Engineering
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.2101                                           Mining and Mineral Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 14.2501                                           Petroleum Engineering
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other

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