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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) 273-3200
- President: M.w. Scoggins
- Website: www.mines.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,560
- College Alias: Mines
- College Mascot: Orediggers
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Mines Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mines.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,442 | 1,625 | 6,067 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,682 (60%) | 1,013 (62%) | 3,695 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 615 (23%) | 172 (17%) | 787 (21%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 331 | 38% |
| ACT ® Exam | 704 | 80% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 600 | 690 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 26 | 31 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Mines Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 22% | 20% | 55% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,600 | $4,105 | $3,011 | $4,976 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 664 | 542 | 533 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,050 | $8,835 | $8,144 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,036 | $21,323 | $20,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,350 | $7,000 | $6,750 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,350 | $7,000 | $6,750 |
| 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-State | $20,500 | $18,935 | $17,994 |
| Out of State | $33,486 | $31,423 | $30,576 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,500 | $18,935 | $17,994 |
| Out of State | $33,486 | $31,423 | $30,576 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,150 | $11,935 | $11,244 |
| Out of State | $26,136 | $24,423 | $23,826 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 50 | 4 | 8 |
| Engineering | 185 | - | - |
| Engineering Physics | 54 | - | - |
| Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering | - | 21 | 4 |
| Geological and Geophysical Engineering | 40 | 25 | 9 |
| Materials Engineering | - | 4 | 4 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 47 | 15 | 6 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 21 | 5 | 8 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 64 | 23 | 1 |
| Systems Engineering | - | 39 | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | |||
| Engineering and Industrial Management | - | 18 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | - | 6 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| Mathematics | 34 | 13 | 5 |
| Physical Sciences | |||
| Chemistry | 7 | 8 | - |
| Chemistry, Other | - | - | 5 |
| Geochemistry | - | 2 | 2 |
| Geology, Earth Science | - | 4 | - |
| Geophysics and Seismology | - | 5 | 4 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | - | 4 | - |
| Physics | - | 5 | - |
| Physics, Other | - | - | 5 |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Applied Economics | - | 15 | 2 |
| Economics | 22 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,560 Undergraduate: 3,348 Graduate: 1,212
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,423 Female: 1,137
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,617 Female: 731
- Graduate Gender Male: 806 Female: 406
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,734 Part-Time: 826
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,168 Part-Time: 180
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 566 Part-Time: 646
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 422 | 9% |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.7% |
| Black | 69 | 2% |
| Asian | 201 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 6% |
| White | 3,104 | 68% |
| Unknown | 480 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 59 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,376 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,261 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 783 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 438 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 200 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 121 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 138 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 116 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 68 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 853 | 688 | 165 |
| Faculty Status | 392 | 272 | 120 |
| Tenured Faculty | 126 | 119 | 7 |
| Graduate Assistants | 405 | - | 405 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 417 | 290 | 127 |
| Primarily Instruction | 110 | 20 | 90 |
| Primarily Research | 79 | 61 | 18 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 65 | 60 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 141 | 126 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 230 | 212 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 109 | 97 | 12 |
| Skilled Crafts | 32 | 31 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 69 | 65 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,635 (229) | $86,493 (181) | $58,544 (48) |
| Professor | $116,925 (76) | $117,618 (71) | $107,093 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $80,828 (55) | $79,905 (45) | $84,982 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,466 (37) | $69,522 (28) | $69,292 (9) |
| Instructor | $54,092 (2) | $54,092 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $57,212 (36) | $57,145 (26) | $57,385 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,635 (229) | $86,493 (181) | $58,544 (48) |
| Professor | $116,925 (76) | $117,618 (71) | $107,093 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $80,828 (55) | $79,905 (45) | $84,982 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,466 (37) | $69,522 (28) | $69,292 (9) |
| Instructor | $54,092 (2) | $54,092 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $57,212 (36) | $57,145 (26) | $57,385 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,661,524 | $1,189,161 | $472,363 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 72% | 28% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 521 | 389 | 132 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 405 | 309 | 96 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 185 | 137 | 48 |
| Football | 103 | 103 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 44 | 29 | 15 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $25,544 | $26,851 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,391 | $5,731 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 35 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 71% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 74% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 63% |
| 6 Years | 67% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 10 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Colorado School of Mines
- Reviewed on: October 21, 2009
- Rating: 5 / 5
Flag Review - 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.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
