At a glance
Average net price
$28,690
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
81.7%
Admission rate
61%
Undergrad size
6,155
In-state tuition
$21,914
Out-of-state tuition
$45,824
Cost of attendance
$40,560
Median earnings (10y)
$97,335
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,412
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 92.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
6 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (100% of credentials).
- STEM100%
- Social sciences0%
- Engineering72.2%~4,441 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science22.5%~1,384 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics3.2%~198 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.3%~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 625 | $67,670 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 424 | $72,458 | $23,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 304 | $70,029 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 173 | $72,556 | $22,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 164 | $65,074 | $25,000 |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor's | 146 | $94,022 | $27,000 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 118 | $60,937 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 116 | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 105 | $68,679 | $26,269 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 99 | $78,554 | — |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 93 | $43,721 | $21,500 |
| Systems Engineering. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 79 | $81,719 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 72 | $67,521 | $21,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Master's | 71 | $62,256 | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor's | 61 | $55,990 | $23,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 60 | $65,422 | — |
| Economics. | Master's | 59 | $94,804 | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Master's | 56 | $119,159 | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Master's | 46 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Bachelor's | 37 | $71,308 | $25,000 |
| Data Science. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Graduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Doctoral | 30 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Graduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering. | Doctoral | 25 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Doctoral | 25 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Graduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Graduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines is a large institution located in Golden, Colorado, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,155 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Computer science, Mathematics.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Colorado School of Mines — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,690 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $21,914 for in-state students and $45,824 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $40,560 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 81.7%, a strong completion outcome. 92.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $97,335 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Colorado School of Mines confers degrees and certificates across 6 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Computer science, Mathematics. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (100% of credentials), social sciences (0% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Colorado School of Mines accepts 61% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,412. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Golden, Colorado (suburb), Colorado School of Mines draws students from across Colorado and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado School of Mines
Q.How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?
The average net price at Colorado School of Mines is $28,690 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $40,560.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines?
Colorado School of Mines has a 6-year graduation rate of 81.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Colorado School of Mines?
Colorado School of Mines admits 61% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Colorado School of Mines graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Colorado School of Mines graduate earns $97,335 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Colorado School of Mines?
Published tuition is $21,914 in-state and $45,824 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Colorado School of Mines located?
Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, Colorado (ZIP 80401).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Colorado School of Mines at their official website.