Colleges in Golden, Colorado
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Golden, Colorado (1 Public). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $28,690 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 81.7%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 61% of applicants.
The median net price in Golden runs about $11,648 higher than the Colorado statewide median of $17,042.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Golden, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$28,690
After aid
Median grad rate
81.7%
6-year
Median admission rate
61%
Median enrollment
6,155
Undergrad
All colleges in Golden
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | CO | Public, 4-year | $28,690 | 81.7% | 61% | 6,155 | Complete |
Top programs in Golden
Most-completed programs across Golden colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Engineering72.2% of degrees
- Computer science22.5% of degrees
- Mathematics3.2% of degrees
- Biological sciences1.1% of degrees
- Physical sciences0.7% of degrees
- Social sciences0.3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Golden
Q.How many colleges are in Golden, Colorado?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Golden, Colorado that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Golden?
By undergraduate enrollment, Colorado School of Mines is the largest institution in Golden with roughly 6,155 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Golden?
Based on average net price after aid, Colorado School of Mines is the most affordable institution in Golden at $28,690 per year.
Q.Which Golden college has the highest graduation rate?
Colorado School of Mines reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Golden institutions at 81.7%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Golden?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in Golden is $28,690 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Golden?
Across Golden colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Engineering, Computer science, Mathematics.
Q.Are there community colleges in Golden?
Yes — Golden includes 1 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Golden that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.