Colorado School of Mines

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,930

2.94% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$29,925

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

60.7%

11,436 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,044

91.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

81.7%

974 Graduates

About

Colorado School of Mines is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Colorado School of Mines were Mechanical Engineering (301 degrees awarded), Computer Science (272 degrees), and Chemical Engineering (112 degrees).

In 2024, 1,997 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado School of Mines. 30.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,330 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado School of Mines is $18,930, which is $−12,990 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado School of Mines is $18,930, which is $12,990 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,925.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Colorado School of Mines received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,930

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado School of Mines was $18,930. The cost of tuition at Colorado School of Mines is $−12,990 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colorado School of Mines (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,925

2024 Value

0.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Colorado School of Mines had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,925. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Colorado School of Mines grew by 0.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colorado School of Mines (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,750

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado School of Mines was of $15,750 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colorado School of Mines (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Colorado School of Mines received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado School of Mines (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Colorado School of Mines received 11,436 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 16.4% annual growth. Out of those 11,436 applicants, 6,940 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,044 students enrolled at Colorado School of Mines in 2024. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Colorado School of Mines has an overall enrollment yield of 23.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,940

Accepted Out of 11,436

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Colorado School of Mines was 60.7% (6,940 admissions from 11,436 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 59.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 16.4%, while admissions grew by 18.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Colorado School of Mines (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2024)

670

Scores Submitted (2024)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Colorado School of Mines in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Colorado School of Mines had a total enrollment of 8,044 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Colorado School of Mines is 7,341 students and the part-time enrollment is 703. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Colorado School of Mines are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colorado School of Mines, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.1% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.73% Asian, 5.68% Two or More Races, 1.45% Black or African American, 0.398% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Colorado School of Mines in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.9%), followed by White Female (20.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.2%), followed by White Female (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado School of Mines in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,044 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado School of Mines is 7,341 and the part-time enrollment is 703. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Colorado School of Mines are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colorado School of Mines (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado School of Mines was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Colorado School of Mines had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colorado School of Mines (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,236 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,006 enrolled students
Asian
461 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado School of Mines is 65.1% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.73% Asian, 5.68% Two or More Races, 1.45% Black or African American, 0.398% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 123 students (1.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 791 fewer women than men received degrees from Colorado School of Mines. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines is white (1,330 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Colorado School of Mines is Mechanical Engineering (301 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (272 degrees) and Chemical Engineering (112 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado School of Mines, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (1,351 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), and Math & Statistics (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado School of Mines are Software developers (1,219,650 people), Other managers (513,438 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (444,003 people), Civil engineers (329,687 people), and Mechanical engineers (241,567 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado School of Mines in 2024 are Engineering (1,351 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), Math & Statistics (52 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (352 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado School of Mines are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Colorado School of Mines are Engineering (1,351 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), Math & Statistics (52 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (352 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado School of Mines are Computer Systems Design (1,226,765 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (551,668 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (461,788 people), Construction (396,328 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (306,554 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado School of Mines.

Most Common (2024)

Mechanical Engineering
301 degrees awarded
Computer Science
272 degrees awarded
Chemical Engineering
112 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Colorado School of Mines was Mechanical Engineering with 301 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Colorado School of Mines according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,394

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

603

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,394 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado School of Mines, which is 2.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (603).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colorado School of Mines by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado School of Mines in Mechanical Engineering, which is 3.3 times more than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado School of Mines in Mechanical Engineering, which is 0.303 times less than the 290 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 66% of students graduating from Colorado School of Mines completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (95.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Colorado School of Mines is Female and Two or More Races (95.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.9% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,330 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
190 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
114 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado School of Mines is white (1,330 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

2.15% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
948 degrees awarded
White Male
919 degrees awarded
White Male
909 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado School of Mines is white male (948 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (919 degrees).

Operations

Colorado School of Mines has an endowment valued at nearly $386M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.7M (5.61%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Colorado School of Mines had a total salary expenditure of 426M. Colorado School of Mines employs 104 Professors, 83 Instructors and 67 Associate professors. Most academics at Colorado School of Mines are Male Professor (83), Male Associate professor (47), and Male Instructor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado School of Mines are: Management, with 198 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 198 employees, and Research with 127 employees.

Endowment

$386M

2024 Endowment

9.84%

growth from 2023

Colorado School of Mines has an endowment valued at about $386M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Colorado School of Mines grew 9.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $134M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Colorado School of Mines (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$160M

2024 Salaries

8.98%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Colorado School of Mines paid a median of $160M in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($426M) and a 8.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.04% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.02% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$44.7M

Instructional Salaries

355

Number of Employees

In 2024, Colorado School of Mines paid a total of $44.7M to 355 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado School of Mines were Management with 198 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 198 employees, and Research with 127 employees.

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