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Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO

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Median Earnings
$97,335
10 years after enrollment
Grad Rate
80.9%
6-year completion
Students
6,155
Undergraduate enrollment
Admit Rate
60.7%
Acceptance rate

Annual Cost Breakdown

Full Sticker Price

$40,560/yr

Tuition + fees + room + board + books. What you pay with no financial aid.

Avg After Grants

$28,690/yr

What students who received federal/institutional grants actually paid on average. Varies by family income.

Tuition Only

In-state: $21,914

Out-of-state: $45,824

Tuition only — does not include room, board, or fees.

💡 The “Avg After Grants” is an average across all students who received aid — your actual cost depends on your family income. Use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants — by income bracket. Source: U.S. Dept of Education, AY 2022–23.

Under $30k/yr income$16,849/yr
$30k–$48k/yr income$18,162/yr
$48k–$75k/yr income$22,192/yr
$75k–$110k/yr income—
Over $110k/yr income$35,112/yr

These are averages for aid recipients. Your exact cost depends on your specific FAFSA results. Estimate yours on studentaid.gov →

Admissions & Outcomes

Acceptance Rate
60.7%
1-Year Retention
92.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
13.6%
First-Generation Students
15.4%
In-State Tuition
$21,914/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,824/yr

Acceptance Rate

60.7%

Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

Top Programs

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Computer Science
22%📋 Curriculum
Engineering
72%📋 Curriculum
Biology / Life Sci
1%📋 Curriculum

% of bachelor's degrees awarded in each field

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Program Rankings

Official program-level rankings (US News, QS, Forbes) are not available through a free public API. The Earnings by Major section below is the best free proxy — it shows real median salaries 2 years after graduation for each program at this school, sourced directly from federal earnings data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado School of Mines

How much does Colorado School of Mines cost?

The average net price at Colorado School of Mines after grants and scholarships is $28,690 per year. The full sticker price before aid is $40,560/yr. Your actual cost depends on your family income — use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is the graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines?

The 6-year graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines is 80.9%. The 1-year retention rate is 92.8%. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado School of Mines?

The acceptance rate at Colorado School of Mines is 60.7%. Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

What do Colorado School of Mines graduates earn?

The median earnings of students who attended Colorado School of Mines 10 years after enrollment is $97,335. Earnings vary significantly by major — see the Earnings by Major section above for program-specific data. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Colorado School of Mines a good school?

Whether Colorado School of Mines is the right fit depends on your major, budget, and priorities. Key facts: 81% graduation rate, average net price of $28,690/year, median graduate earnings of $97,335 at 10 years. Use our free Fit Score quiz to see how this school ranks against your specific needs.

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, AY 2022–23 (updated November 2025). Earnings reflect median 10-year outcomes for all students who enrolled.