Colorado School of Mines
- 4 Year
- GOLDEN, CO
CollegeGrad School
Colorado School of Mines
- 4 Year
- GOLDEN, CO
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 948 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado School of Mines Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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CSM Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1310-1470
ACT Range
29-33
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$26,179 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,778 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 57 responses55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 65 responses18%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 66 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Mechanical Engineering313 Graduates
- Computer Science125 Graduates
- Chemical Engineering104 Graduates
- Mining and Petroleum Engineering84 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering77 Graduates
- Engineering71 Graduates
- Civil Engineering67 Graduates
- Engineering Physics51 Graduates
- Environmental Engineering46 Graduates
- Materials Engineering43 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,201 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
290
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
69%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 72 responsesPoll
76%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 78 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$84,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%95%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 44 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Colorado School of Mines Reviews
Rating 3.71 out of 5 948 reviews
Colorado School of Mines is a perfect school for those who are seeking to learn from others, are inspired by innovation and technology, and are driven to achieve. Yes, it is a very academically rigorous school but there are so many fun events, great resources, and support offered and the community is so supportive. I love going to a smaller school and being able to get involved in my school community and get a substantial amount of professional and career advice already just as a first-year undergrad!
Going into the Colorado School of Mines I had no idea what I was in for. I am currently a sophomore in my spring semester and looking back at how I was doing my freshman year, physically and mentally, it is an incredible difference. I have met so many different people, yet we all have something in common - we love learning. Being around people who love school the way I do and are passionate about engineering like me has taught me so much. I thrive in an environment where I am surrounded by hard-working people who love to learn. My freshman year was tough don't get me wrong, but it is all about trial and error. You have to be able to understand what works for you, and sometimes the only way you can learn that is by falling down in life and having to get back up. I learned better and healthier studying habits, I learned to take time for my mental and physical health, and I learned that just because it takes me longer to do something when compared to others I am still just as good.
I am a freshman at Colorado School of Mines and I can say with confidence that this school was pretty much what I envisioned coming in. The academic atmosphere is incredible with great professors and resources to help you as well as a population of students ready to help or talk about academic subjects. Although classes are hard as expected, it is more of a time and effort thing as if you put the time and effort in your grades will reflect that. this dedication to studies however means limited time to for recreational activities and people are lying if they say the party life is good. The people and friends I have made here are cool people and I have little complaints regarding that but there is very little diversity. The athletics are very good and club and IM sports are quite fun but varsity game environments are not as fun as they should be with how good we are at sports. I did not know much about the Golden area but I was pleasantly surprised with the cool things there are to do.