Colorado School of Mines
tuition & fees
$45,824
graduate tuition & fees
$45,824
acceptance rate
61%
Student Population
8,044
online students
213
Number of Programs
92
Financial Aid Amount
$11,139
SAT Scores
1,400
Graduation Rate
82%
Colorado School of Mines is a Public, 4 years college located in Golden, Colorado. Mines ranked 63rd in National Universities and 1st in Colorado Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 8,044 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Mines's acceptance rate is 60.69% last year (undergraduate school).
Colorado School of Mines is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Colorado School of Mines and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401 |
| Phone | 303-273-3000 |
| WEB | www.mines.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | finaid.mines.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://inside.mines.edu/npc/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mines.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | ir.mines.edu/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | www.mines.edu/disability-support-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Colorado School of Mines is 60.69% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.08%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60.69 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.08 % |
Tuition & Fees
Mines's 2025 tuition & fees is $21,914 for Colorado residents and $45,824 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.26% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($44,376).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $22,100 for Colorado residents and $45,824 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.26% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $21,914 | $45,824 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $22,100 | $45,824 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 8,044 students have enrolled at Mines (2024-2025). Among them, 213 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mines has 6,195 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,849 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 8,044 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,195 |
| Graduate Students | 1,849 |
| Online Enrollment | 213 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Mines offers 92 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Mines
| Number of programs | 92 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |