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Colorado School of Mines
- 4 Year
- Golden, CO
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 905 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B+
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Colorado School of Mines Rankings
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CSM Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
1160-1460
ACT Range
27-33
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$26,856 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,774 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
88%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 57 responses
- 54%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 61 responses
- 19%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 62 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Mechanical Engineering327 Graduates
- Mining and Petroleum Engineering110 Graduates
- Computer Science102 Graduates
- Chemical Engineering90 Graduates
- Engineering84 Graduates
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering74 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering73 Graduates
- Engineering Physics59 Graduates
- Civil Engineering54 Graduates
- Materials Engineering46 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,930 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
226
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
12%
Varsity Athletes
10%
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. 68 responses
Poll
- 74%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 74 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$84,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
83%
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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 responses
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Colorado School of Mines Reviews
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What I love most about CSM is its prestige. If you want to major in STEM this is the place to go. I have had great experiences with the professors and the community in general at Mines. In only two years Mines has not only molded me for the professional world, but for life as well.
At this school, it's okay and even cool to be a nerd. Being surrounded by brilliant people has helped me become who I really am. Not only is the academic side amazing but so is the recreational and the athletics side.
Our athletics are A1 and are extremely fun to take a study break and watch. The athletes on campus are also smart, just like you, so they aren't like jocks.
The location of the school is great, within walking distance from downtown Golden which is amazing!
Have no complaints besides the homework!
At this school, it's okay and even cool to be a nerd. Being surrounded by brilliant people has helped me become who I really am. Not only is the academic side amazing but so is the recreational and the athletics side.
Our athletics are A1 and are extremely fun to take a study break and watch. The athletes on campus are also smart, just like you, so they aren't like jocks.
The location of the school is great, within walking distance from downtown Golden which is amazing!
Have no complaints besides the homework!
As with any academic institution of long-historical standing, there are dark secrets hidden away in the dusty archives. From 1981-1985, I was a doctorial candidate of chemistry with stellar academic performance and novel published research. However, in order to support myself, I took a part-time position as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Chemist at Region VIII of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency where I discovered major fraud and corruption within the Superfund hazardous clean-up programs. I went on statewide public television in Salt Lake City, Utah, and leaked my analytical evidence to the Denver Post. My research funding was immediately severed, herculean demands were imposed upon me without equipment or reagents, and I was forced to terminate. I remain the only American sent to prison for "trespassing" upon his own titled home & personal residence of ten years prior. A "Whistle-blower" may be a champion of the people, but he/she is also a target of organized crime.
Perhaps the best quality of Mines’ academic offering is the incredibly high ceiling for success and opportunity. If you show promise in your respective domain, professors will extend unique opportunities to you. Professors at Mines have extensive networks that they will connect you with if you perform well in their classes. Moreover, because this university is relatively small, the resources allocated to each student are absolutely unmatched. Professors are more willing to help you achieve success in any way possible than I have observed at any other university. If you are willing to work hard, Mines is a place that will reward you accordingly.