Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines (also referred to as "Mines") is a small public teaching and research university devoted to engineering and applied science, with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's natural resources. Located in Golden, Colorado, United States, CSM was ranked 29th, in America among national public universities in 2011, tying the University of Iowa. Undergraduate admissions at Mines is fairly selective, with an admissions rate of 46% for the 2011-2012 school year.
The college was originally founded in 1873 by the Episcopal Church, but in 1874 control was transferred to the Colorado Territory, and CSM became a state institution when Colorado attained statehood in 1876. The school mascot is Blaster the Burro, the athletic teams are called the Orediggers, and the logo (designed by architect Jacques Benedict) is a Reuleaux triangle.
Fast Facts
- Public, Four or more years
- 4960 students
- $25,980.00 avg tuition
1500 Illinois St
Golden,
CO
80401
(303) 273-3000
Apply online
Admissions:
mines.edu/Admissions
Financial Aid:
inside.mines.edu/Financial_Aid
Colorado School of Mines
| Applied | 9,785 | |
| Admitted | 4,544 | 46% |
| Enrolled total | 875 | |
| Full Time: | 875 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 31 |
| ACT English | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 87% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 39% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Colorado School of Mines
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $11,550.00 | $11,550.00 | $25,980.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,875.00 | $1,875.00 | $1,875.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $385.00 | $385.00 | $866.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $11,550.00 | $11,550.00 | $25,980.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $1,875.00 | $1,875.00 | $1,875.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $641.00 | $641.00 | $1,444.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,596.00 | $9,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 81% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 64% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $7,733.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 51% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,185.00 |
Colorado School of Mines
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | X | |||
| Chemical Engineering | X | X | ||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | X | |||
| Engineering, General | X | X | ||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | X | |||
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | X | X | ||
| Materials Engineering | X | |||
| Metallurgical Engineering | X | X | ||
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | X | X | ||
| Nuclear Engineering | X | |||
| Petroleum Engineering | X | X | ||
| Systems Engineering | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | X | ||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Behavioral Sciences | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | ||
| Geochemistry | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology | X | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Applied Economics | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Colorado
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Scholarship for College Students - CSCPA | $2500 | Varies |
| Carl and Harriet Gilman Memorial Scholarship | $1500 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Colorado BPW Foundation Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Colorado School of Mines
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Red Rocks Community College | 4.1mi |
| Colorado School of Trades | 6.3mi |
| Colorado Christian University | 7.4mi |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | 8.0mi |
| Colorado School of Healing Arts | 8.3mi |
| Heritage College-Denver | 8.9mi |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim Talmudical Seminary | 9.6mi |
| Regis University | 10.5mi |
| Westwood College-Denver South | 11.2mi |
| Denver Academy of Court Reporting | 11.3mi |
| Community College of Denver | 11.7mi |
| Metropolitan State College of Denver | 11.9mi |
| Denver School of Nursing | 12.1mi |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | 12.1mi |
| Colorado Heights University | 12.2mi |
