# Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/colorado-school-of-mines

Colorado School of Mines is a public college in Golden, CO with 6,155 undergraduates. It admits 61% of applicants, and admitted students average 1412 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,901 per year ($21,504 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $102,077 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 61% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 9,821 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,864 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 650–730 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 670–750 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 29–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $43,745 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $32,901 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,504 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $22,896 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $23,913 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $28,115 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $38,429 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 6,155 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 82% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $102,077 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,287 (FY2024) |

## What Colorado School of Mines considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?**

Colorado School of Mines admits 61% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 670–750 on SAT Math; the average total is 1412.

**What ACT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.

**Is Colorado School of Mines test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Colorado School of Mines?**

In Fall 2023, 9,821 students applied to Colorado School of Mines and 5,864 were admitted; 1,450 enrolled.

**Does Colorado School of Mines consider legacy status?**

No. Colorado School of Mines reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Colorado School of Mines require an essay?**

Colorado School of Mines reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $43,745 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,901.

**What is Colorado School of Mines's graduation rate?**

82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 126775. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology