Colorado School of Mines
PublicGolden, CO
Located in Golden, CO, Colorado School of Mines is a public mid-sized school with roughly 6,155 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 61% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $127,217/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Colorado School of Mines's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Colorado School of Mines weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?
Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO admits approximately 61% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Colorado School of Mines?
Admitted students at Colorado School of Mines typically score between 1320–1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Colorado School of Mines?
Admitted students at Colorado School of Mines typically score between 29–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?
Colorado School of Mines's total cost of attendance is reported at $40,560 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Colorado School of Mines?
Colorado School of Mines's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Colorado School of Mines require students to live on campus?
No -- Colorado School of Mines doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
Comparing Colorado School of Mines against another school?
Open the comparison view