Colorado School of Mines, CO
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Colorado School of Mines Rankings
Affordability41
Selectivity81
Retention82
Graduation67
Earnings93
Diversity35
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Colorado School of Mines
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Engineering88%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Physical Sciences2%
Social Sciences<1%
Admissions
Getting into Colorado School of Mines
49%
Admission Rate
700
Median SAT Math
670
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)660–740
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–710
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)28–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Colorado School of Mines
$19K
In-State Tuition
$39K
Out-of-State Tuition
$33K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $31K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Colorado School of Mines
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
91%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 44% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 88% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 91% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 91% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Colorado School of Mines
92%
Retention Rate
7%
Transfer Rate
5%
Withdrawal Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 59% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 79% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 78% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 56% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 79% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 83% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Colorado School of Mines
95%
Employment Rate
$69K
Median Salary
$51K
25 Pctl Salary
$92K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $20K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $51K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $69K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $92K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $113K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $69K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $72K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $85K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Colorado School of Mines
4,906
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,373
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 30% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 70% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Colorado School of Mines, CO
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