Golden, Colorado

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The Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a public research university in Golden, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1874, the school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, and mathematics, with a focus on energy and the environment. While Mines does offer undergraduate minor programs in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, it only offers degree programs in STEM fields, with the…
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Ranked #80 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #81 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #127 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #148 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
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Ranked #472 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source:
Total CoA (on-campus): $42,006
Room & Board: $16,820
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,204
Pell Grant Recipients: 13%
Total CoA (on-campus): $65,196
Room & Board: $16,820
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Receive Aid: 97%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,204
Pell Grant Recipients: 13%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1320–1470
SAT ERW: 650–720
SAT Math: 670–750
ACT Composite: 29–33
1500 Illinois St, Golden, Colorado, 80401
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Ranked #631 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗