PublicSuburbanColorado School of Mines
Mines
Golden, Colorado 80401
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Colorado School of Mines is a public institution in Golden with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1403, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $97,335 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,240.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1878, Jarvis Hall's main building and Matthews Hall were both destroyed by fires in the span of two days.
- •A school library was established with $250, and a gymnasium was built to support the growing student body.
- •The school's fight song, "The Mining Engineer", the first two verses of which are still sung today, was established on campus by 1885.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1403
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Programs (89)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
93%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
42
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from CO state average + suburban adjustment
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