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COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (Mines)

  • 1500 Illinois St
  • Golden, CO 80401
  • OPEID College Code: 00134800
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  • General Phone: (303) 273-3000
  • President: M.w. Scoggins
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,124
  • College Alias: Mines
  • College Mascot: Orediggers
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Colorado School of Mines - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Stem Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Colorado School of Mines Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,8851,9126,797
Number Granted Admission (%)2,957 (61%)1,223 (64%)4,180 (61%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)599 (20%)252 (21%)851 (20%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam41150%
ACT ® Exam72387%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading550650
SAT ® Math610700
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2630
ACT ® English2429
ACT ® Math2732
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving49%16%15%59%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,498$4,727$3,699$6,318
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.3%1.0%1.5%
Number in Default8610
Number in Repayment578557664
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$12,244$11,239$10,050
In-State Tuition and Fees$12,244$11,239$10,050
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,404$25,249$23,036
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,300$1,300
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,120$7,335$7,350
Other Expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,120$7,335$7,350
Other Expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$23,464$21,674$20,500
In-State$23,464$21,674$20,500
Out of State$37,624$35,684$33,486
Off Campus
In-District$23,464$21,674$20,500
In-State$23,464$21,674$20,500
Out of State$37,624$35,684$33,486
Off Campus with Family
In-District$15,344$14,339$13,150
In-State$15,344$14,339$13,150
Out of State$29,504$28,349$26,136
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering24--
Chemical Engineering4557
Engineering22534-
Engineering Physics54--
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering-324
Geological and Geophysical Engineering39152
Materials Engineering-34
Metallurgical Engineering35149
Mining and Mineral Engineering15111
Nuclear Engineering-1-
Petroleum Engineering100191
Systems Engineering-43
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management-24-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Sciences-9-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics4717-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry194-
Chemistry, Other--5
Geochemistry-3-
Geology and Earth Science-1-
Geophysics and Seismology-24
Hydrology and Water Resources Science-12-
Physics-6-
Physics, Other--6
 
Social Sciences
Applied Economics-194
Economics17--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,124
    • Undergraduate: 3,672 Graduate: 1,452
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,662 Female: 1,462
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,751 Female: 921
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 911 Female: 541
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,383 Part-Time: 741
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,474 Part-Time: 198
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 909 Part-Time: 543
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien52010%
American Indian340.7%
Black691%
Asian2475%
Hispanic2805%
White3,30565%
Unknown66913%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18621%
Ages 18-191,59531%
Ages 20-211,31626%
Ages 22-2493818%
Ages 25-2955511%
Ages 30-342405%
Ages 35-391062%
Ages 40-491252%
Ages 50-651663%
Age Over 6570.1%
Age Unknown140.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees923767156
Faculty Status449342107
Tenured Faculty1261197
Graduate Assistants522-522
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service445338107
Primarily Instruction871275
Primarily Research11810018
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial85787
Other Professionals14912326
Technical and/or Paraprofessional24422816
Clerical And Secretarial11410410
Skilled Crafts3232-
Service and/or Maintenance76724
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,217 (238)$92,733 (189)$70,798 (49)
Professor$122,767 (79)$123,064 (74)$118,365 (5)
Associate Professor$85,012 (55)$84,887 (43)$85,461 (12)
Assistant Professor$77,446 (51)$78,424 (39)$74,265 (12)
Instructor$52,560 (3)$52,560 (3)- (-)
Lecturer$60,029 (38)$60,311 (24)$59,546 (14)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,217 (238)$92,733 (189)$70,798 (49)
Professor$122,767 (79)$123,064 (74)$118,365 (5)
Associate Professor$85,012 (55)$84,887 (43)$85,461 (12)
Assistant Professor$77,446 (51)$78,424 (39)$74,265 (12)
Instructor$52,560 (3)$52,560 (3)- (-)
Lecturer$60,029 (38)$60,311 (24)$59,546 (14)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,909,372$1,349,811$559,561
Ratio (%)100%71%29%
 
Participants
All Athletes606428178
Unduplicated Athletes455328127
Baseball3333-
Basketball321913
Football113113-
Golf1414-
Soccer552926
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving412417
Track and Field, Indoor1016734
Track and Field, Outdoor986434
Track and Field, X-Country472918
Volleyball18-18
Wrestling3636-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$39,222$30,022
Assistant Coaches-$17,308$10,188
 
Coaches
All Coaches563422
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Track and Field, Indoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, Outdoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students67%
 
By Gender
Male65%
Female74%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien7%
American Indian80%
Black100%
Asian80%
Hispanic50%
White69%
Unknown69%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less40%
5 Years63%
6 Years67%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related31
Liquor Related169
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related41
Liquor Related249
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary24
Arson1-
On Campus
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary66
Vehicle Theft1-
Arson11
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  • Reviewed on: October 21, 2009 Flag Review
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  • i appreciated very well the education policy in colorado school of mines and petroleum. i like to get admission in that school but i do not enough financial support please can you tell me what can i do to get there? i really want to study master in petroleum engineering in colorado school of mines. THANKS for giving me answer. i am Ali Hassan from Niger Republic, West Africa. email hassananip@yahoo.com
    Kind Regards.
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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