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 Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,560
- College Alias: Mines
- College Mascot: Orediggers

Colorado School of Mines - Details
Colorado School of Mines Campus Map
- 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
- 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 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 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 650 | 700 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 32 |
- 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
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 557 | 664 | 542 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $11,239 | $10,050 | $8,835 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,239 | $10,050 | $8,835 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,249 | $23,036 | $21,323 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,335 | $7,350 | $7,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,335 | $7,350 | $7,000 |
| 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 | $21,674 | $20,500 | $18,935 |
| In-State | $21,674 | $20,500 | $18,935 |
| Out of State | $35,684 | $33,486 | $31,423 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,674 | $20,500 | $18,935 |
| In-State | $21,674 | $20,500 | $18,935 |
| Out of State | $35,684 | $33,486 | $31,423 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $14,339 | $13,150 | $11,935 |
| In-State | $14,339 | $13,150 | $11,935 |
| Out of State | $28,349 | $26,136 | $24,423 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | |||
| Chemical Engineering Degree | 76 | 6 | 5 |
| Engineering Degree | 230 | 19 | - |
| Engineering Physics Degree | 55 | - | - |
| Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree | - | 21 | 1 |
| Geological and Geophysical Engineering Degree | 24 | 22 | 3 |
| Materials Engineering Degree | - | 7 | - |
| Metallurgical Engineering Degree | 44 | 13 | 2 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering Degree | 21 | 13 | 3 |
| Petroleum Engineering Degree | 75 | 21 | 2 |
| Systems Engineering Degree | - | 22 | 6 |
| Engineering Technology | |||
| Engineering and Industrial Management Degree | - | 28 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Behavioral Sciences Degree | - | 6 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| Mathematics Degree | 44 | 20 | - |
| Physical Sciences | |||
| Chemistry Degree | 20 | 6 | - |
| Chemistry, Other Degree | - | - | 2 |
| Geochemistry Degree | - | 3 | - |
| Geology and Earth Science Degree | - | 6 | - |
| Geophysics and Seismology Degree | - | 9 | 5 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science Degree | - | 2 | - |
| Physics Degree | - | 4 | - |
| Physics, Other Degree | - | - | 6 |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Applied Economics Degree | - | 19 | - |
| Economics Degree | 37 | - | - |
- 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 | 926 | 765 | 161 |
| Faculty Status | 444 | 328 | 116 |
| Tenured Faculty | 135 | 128 | 7 |
| Graduate Assistants | 459 | - | 459 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 440 | 324 | 116 |
| Primarily Instruction | 109 | 25 | 84 |
| Primarily Research | 95 | 74 | 21 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 79 | 71 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 149 | 133 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 258 | 237 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 130 | 116 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 73 | 69 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,692 (250) | $92,357 (195) | $62,058 (55) |
| Professor | $124,736 (85) | $125,389 (81) | $111,513 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $83,485 (56) | $82,165 (43) | $87,850 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,706 (45) | $76,118 (34) | $74,435 (11) |
| Instructor | $52,560 (3) | $52,560 (3) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $59,227 (36) | $60,825 (23) | $56,401 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,692 (250) | $92,357 (195) | $62,058 (55) |
| Professor | $124,736 (85) | $125,389 (81) | $111,513 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $83,485 (56) | $82,165 (43) | $87,850 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,706 (45) | $76,118 (34) | $74,435 (11) |
| Instructor | $52,560 (3) | $52,560 (3) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $59,227 (36) | $60,825 (23) | $56,401 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,819,072 | $1,280,853 | $538,219 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 70% | 30% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 476 | 349 | 127 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 378 | 279 | 99 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 131 | 92 | 39 |
| Football | 109 | 109 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Soccer | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 32 | 32 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $46,655 | $47,877 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $22,557 | $16,668 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 61 | 38 | 23 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| All Track 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 | 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 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
- 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
| 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 2007-2008

