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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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
- Website
- www.mines.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
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 Links
- Admissions: mines.edu
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,885 | 1,912 | 6,797 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 411 | 50% |
| ACT ® Exam | 723 | 87% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 610 | 700 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 32 |
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 Links and Information
- Website: Mines Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 16% | 15% | 59% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,498 | $4,727 | $3,699 | $6,318 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 6 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 578 | 557 | 664 |
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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| 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
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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.
| Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | |||
| Biomedical and Medical Engineering | 24 | - | - |
| Chemical Engineering | 45 | 5 | 7 |
| Engineering | 225 | 34 | - |
| Engineering Physics | 54 | - | - |
| Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering | - | 32 | 4 |
| Geological and Geophysical Engineering | 39 | 15 | 2 |
| Materials Engineering | - | 3 | 4 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 35 | 14 | 9 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 15 | 11 | 1 |
| Nuclear Engineering | - | 1 | - |
| Petroleum Engineering | 100 | 19 | 1 |
| Systems Engineering | - | 4 | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | |||
| Engineering and Industrial Management | - | 24 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | - | 9 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| Mathematics | 47 | 17 | - |
| Physical Sciences | |||
| Chemistry | 19 | 4 | - |
| Chemistry, Other | - | - | 5 |
| Geochemistry | - | 3 | - |
| Geology and Earth Science | - | 1 | - |
| Geophysics and Seismology | - | 2 | 4 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | - | 12 | - |
| Physics | - | 6 | - |
| Physics, Other | - | - | 6 |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Applied Economics | - | 19 | 4 |
| Economics | 17 | - | - |
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 520 | 10% |
| American Indian | 34 | 0.7% |
| Black | 69 | 1% |
| Asian | 247 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 5% |
| White | 3,305 | 65% |
| Unknown | 669 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 62 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,595 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,316 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 938 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 555 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 240 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 106 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 125 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 166 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 14 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 923 | 767 | 156 |
| Faculty Status | 449 | 342 | 107 |
| Tenured Faculty | 126 | 119 | 7 |
| Graduate Assistants | 522 | - | 522 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 445 | 338 | 107 |
| Primarily Instruction | 87 | 12 | 75 |
| Primarily Research | 118 | 100 | 18 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 85 | 78 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 149 | 123 | 26 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 244 | 228 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 114 | 104 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 32 | 32 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 76 | 72 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,909,372 | $1,349,811 | $559,561 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 71% | 29% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 606 | 428 | 178 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 455 | 328 | 127 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Football | 113 | 113 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 14 | - |
| Soccer | 55 | 29 | 26 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving | 41 | 24 | 17 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 101 | 67 | 34 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 98 | 64 | 34 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 47 | 29 | 18 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 36 | 36 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,222 | $30,022 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $17,308 | $10,188 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 34 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 65% |
| Female | 74% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7% |
| American Indian | 80% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 69% |
| Unknown | 69% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 40% |
| 5 Years | 63% |
| 6 Years | 67% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 16 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 24 | 9 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
Colorado School of Mines Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009