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General Information About Colorado School of Mines Colorado School of Mines’ role and mission has remained constant and is written in the Colorado statute as: The Colorado School of Mines shall be a specialized baccalaureate and graduate research institution with high admission standards. The Colorado School of Mines shall have a unique mission in energy, mineral, and materials science and engineering and associated engineering and science fields. The school shall be the primary institution of higher education offering energy, mineral and materials science and mineral engineering degrees at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. (Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 23-41-105) Mines’ well-defined and focused mission is achieved by the creation, integration and exchange of knowledge in engineering, the natural sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, business, and their union, to create processes and products to enhance the quality of life of the world’s inhabitants. Mines is consequently committed to serving the people of Colorado, the nation, and the global community by promoting stewardship of the Earth, advancements in energy and sustaining the environment.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 6,797 Percent Admitted 61% Men Admitted 61% Women Admitted 64% Full Time Retention Rate 89% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 550 610 Math 650 700 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 26 30 English 24 29 Math 27 32
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $12,244 Room & Board Charge $7,951 Books & Supplies Cost $1,300 Dorm Capacity 1,535 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $1,437,331 Other Federal Grants $625,898 Scholarships & Fellowships $12,598,843 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $11,229,601 Average Grant Dollars Issued $747,376 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $6,299,422 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 4,839 Native American 38 Asian 230 African American 73 Hispanic 283 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,579 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 1,044
