Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship·GPA 3.83
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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…
- Rankings
#80 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #80 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #81 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #127 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #148 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #401 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #472 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source:
- Tuition — In-State
$21,186▼
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%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$44,376▼
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%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.37 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1320–1470▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1320–1470
SAT ERW: 650–720
SAT Math: 670–750
ACT Composite: 29–33
- Admit Rate
- 60%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.83
- Total Enrollment
- 7,599
- Undergrad
- 5,839
- Graduate
- 1,760
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Retention Rate
- 93%
- Graduation Rate
- 80%
- Official Portal
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1500 Illinois St, Golden, Colorado, 80401
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