Colorado School of Mines
Public university · Golden, CO · 6,155 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
61%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1320–1480
ACT (middle 50%)
29–33
Average net price
$32,901
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$43,745
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
82%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Colorado School of Mines?
Colorado School of Mines accepts about 61 of every 100 applicants (61%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1320 and 1480 on the SAT. A score at or above 1480 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1320, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 29–33.
The latest federal data says Colorado School of Mines is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Colorado School of Mines's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $43,745 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,901 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $22,658 for CO residents and $47,288 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$22,658
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$47,288
- Room & board$18,202
- Total cost of attendance$43,745
- Average net price after grants$32,901
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science.
Colorado School of Mines FAQ
- What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?
- 61% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1320–1480. Aim for 1480 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 29–33.
- Is Colorado School of Mines test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Colorado School of Mines is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Colorado School of Mines's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?
- About $43,745 a year before aid; $32,901 on average after grants.
- What is Colorado School of Mines's FAFSA school code?
- 001348. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Colorado School of Mines receives your information.
- What is Colorado School of Mines's graduation rate?
- 82% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Colorado School of Mines
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH | 61% | 1310–1480 | $17,269 | 87% |
| Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, PA | 61% | 1240–1420 | $33,675 | 85% |
| University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC | 60% | 1180–1360 | $22,197 | 79% |
| CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY | 60% | 1070–1430 | $1,557 | 50% |
| University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA | 60% | 1310–1500 | $22,857 | 81% |
| Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ | 58% | 1310–1500 | $24,897 | 84% |