Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
59.71%
SAT Average
1,403
ACT Range
29-33
Colorado School of Mines Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 59.71%. This means approximately 597 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,801 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
59.71%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $21,186 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,376 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $38,556 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $29,240 | State avg: $17,389. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 13.33% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 33.63% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Colorado School of Mines Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$44,376
Room and board
$16,820
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$2,500
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$38,556
Average net price
$29,240
Average aid coverage
24%
$9,316 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Colorado School of Mines pays approximately $29,240 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Colorado average of $17,389 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Colorado School of Mines?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Colorado and national averages.
Colorado School of Mines net price
$29,240
Colorado average
$17,389
National average
$17,506
Colorado School of Mines Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $44,376 and average net price at $29,240. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$44,376
Current net price
$29,240
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
79.44%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$97,335
Undergraduates
5,801
10-Year Median Earnings - Colorado School of Mines vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Colorado School of Mines graduates earn about 2.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Colorado School of Mines?
Undergraduates
5,801
Completion rate
79.44%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
13.33%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.63%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 13.33% of Colorado School of Mines students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.63% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Colorado School of Mines
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Colorado School of Mines's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Colorado School of Mines lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Colorado School of Mines is listed at 1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Colorado School of Mines with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | 59.71% | $44,376 | $29,240 | $97,335 |
| Denver College of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $81,809 |
| Platt College-Aurora | 36.36% | $20,590 | $42,287 | $77,602 |
| Colorado State University Global | 92.86% | $8,400 | $14,099 | $76,813 |
| Regis University | 87.27% | $43,980 | $22,689 | $72,105 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?
Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 59.71%.
How much is Colorado School of Mines tuition?
Colorado School of Mines's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,376.
What is Colorado School of Mines's average net price?
Colorado School of Mines's average net price in the local dataset is $29,240.
What is Colorado School of Mines's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $97,335 for Colorado School of Mines.
Is Colorado School of Mines accredited?
Colorado School of Mines's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Colorado School of Mines?
The local dataset lists 5,801 undergraduate students at Colorado School of Mines.
What percentage of Colorado School of Mines students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Colorado School of Mines in the local dataset is 13.33%.
What is the federal loan rate at Colorado School of Mines?
The federal loan rate for Colorado School of Mines in the local dataset is 33.63%.
Where should I verify Colorado School of Mines data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Colorado School of Mines or the latest official federal education data.