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Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$82,950

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

81%

Annual Tuition

$21,186

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado School of Mines? 59.7% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Colorado School of Mines earn a median of $97,335 ten years after entry — 80% above the national median. Average SAT score 1412, in-state tuition $21,186.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,801

Retention Rate

93%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,412

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

650–730

SAT Math (middle 50%)

670–750

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

29–33

Institution Overview

Colorado School of Mines is a public institution with a student body of 5,801. The school has an acceptance rate of 59.7% and a strong retention rate of 93%. The graduation rate is 80.5%. The in-state tuition is $21,186.

Graduates of Colorado School of Mines experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $76,390. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $82,950, and after ten years, graduates earn $97,335. The median debt for graduates is $23,000, and 33.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$76k

1 YEAR

$83k

5 YEARS

$97k

10 YEARS

Top 4% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Colorado School of Mines graduates earn a median salary of $76,390. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $82,950, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $97,335. The median debt for graduates is $23,000. 33.6% of students receive financial aid.

The school has a high retention rate of 93% and an 80.5% graduation rate. The acceptance rate is 59.7%, and the total student population is 5,801. In-state tuition costs $21,186.

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Campus Location

Golden, Colorado

Golden, CO 80401

Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, Colorado. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado School of Mines has an acceptance rate of 59.7%.