Colorado School of Mines
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Colorado School of Mines — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Apr 9, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, Colorado School of Mines says 11,436 first-year students applied and 6,940 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 61%. 1,602 admitted students enrolled (23% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1205–1465 and ACT of 23–31.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 11,436 | 6,940 | 61% | 1,602 | School-reported totals. |
n/a joined after being offered a spot. n/a of students who joined were admitted.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | n/a |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 778 |
| Admitted from wait list | 231 |
| Joined after being offered | n/a |
| Admitted after joining | n/a |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $50.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
5 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
6 TABLES| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 1,118 | 477 | 0 | 3 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 101 | 36 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 2,810 | 1,349 | 0 | 37 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 4,029 | 1,862 | 0 | 40 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 4,052 | 1,872 | 0 | 40 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 132 | 75 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 144 | 81 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 149 | 82 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 4,201 | 1,954 | 0 | 40 | 6,195 |
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 360 | 173 | 0 | 14 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 542 | 275 | 0 | 7 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 908 | 448 | 0 | 21 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 92 | 39 | 0 | 2 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 225 | 81 | 0 | 2 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 19 | 12 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 336 | 132 | 0 | 4 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 1,244 | 580 | 0 | 25 | 1,849 |
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 5,445 | 2,534 | 0 | 65 | 8,044 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 46 | 154 | 187 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 254 | 877 | 877 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 25 | 89 | 89 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1,062 | 4,157 | 4,159 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 3 | 20 | 20 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 91 | 394 | 395 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 101 | 374 | 374 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 15 | 82 | 85 |
| Total | 1,600 | 6,156 | 6,195 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | 0 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 1,202 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 0 |
| Master's degrees | 572 |
| Post-master's certificates | 83 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 124 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 200 | 817 | 179 | 1,196 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Final cohort | 199 | 814 | 179 | 1,192 |
| Completed in less than four years | 99 | 576 | 124 | 799 |
| Completed in less than five years | 38 | 87 | 30 | 155 |
| Completed in less than six years | 9 | 11 | 0 | 20 |
| Total completers | 146 | 674 | 154 | 974 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 242 | 725 | 167 | 1,134 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 242 | 724 | 167 | 1,133 |
| Completed in less than four years | 137 | 508 | 102 | 747 |
| Completed in less than five years | 33 | 73 | 27 | 133 |
| Completed in less than six years | 12 | 13 | 2 | 27 |
| Total completers | 182 | 594 | 131 | 907 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | 0.9 |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7,915 | 3,510 | 0 | 11 | 11,436 |
| Admitted | 4,517 | 2,412 | 0 | 11 | 6,940 |
| Enrolled full-time | 1,122 | 476 | 2 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1,602 |
Wait List
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | Yes | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | — | Yes | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | Yes | — | — |
| Interview | — | — | Yes | — |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | Yes | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | Yes | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | — | Yes |
| Work experience | — | — | — | Yes |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | Yes | — |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 0.4 | 670 |
| ACT | 0.2 | 288 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1,205 | 1,335 | 1,465 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 565 | 645 | 725 |
| SAT math | 575 | 650 | 725 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT math | 23 | 27.7 | 32 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 32 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | 22.5 | 287 | 31.5 |
| ACT Reading | 23 | 27.7 | 32 |
Transfer Admission
3 TABLES| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 384 | 140 | 0 | 3 | 527 |
| Admitted | 208 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 277 |
| Enrolled | 113 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 155 |
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
5 TABLESAnnual Expenses
7 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | $19,350 | $19,350 |
| Tuition: in-state | $19,350 | $19,350 |
| Tuition: out-of-state | $43,830 | $43,830 |
| Tuition: nonresident | $43,830 | $43,830 |
| Required fees | $3,076 | $3,076 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | $18,202 | $18,202 |
| Housing only, on-campus | $10,604 | $10,604 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | $7,598 | $7,598 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | $16,785 |
| Transportation | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,548 |
| Other expenses | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,746 |
Financial Aid
15 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 710 | 2,705 | 72 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | $8,563 | $8,406 | $4,957 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 46 | 222 | 3 |
| Average athletic grant | $11,929 | $11,116 | $10,833 |
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 1,450 | 5,564 | 256 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 1,226 | 3,775 | 101 |
| Determined to have financial need | 690 | 2,372 | 68 |
| Awarded any aid | 685 | 2,354 | 63 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 446 | 1,284 | 39 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 516 | 516 | 46 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 664 | 2,147 | 30 |
| Need fully met | 125 | 406 | 5 |
| Average percentage of need met | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| Average financial aid package | $20,443 | $18,503 | $10,524 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | $7,136 | $7,420 | $6,723 |
| Average need-based self-help award | $3,959 | $4,754 | $4,285 |
| Average need-based loan | $2,707 | $3,760 | $3,709 |
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 547 | 1% | $33,060 |
| Federal loan programs | 463 | 0% | $18,926 |
| Institutional loan programs | 27 | 0% | $4,238 |
| State loan programs | 0 | 0% | $0 |
| Private student loans | 112 | 0% | $55,983 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 367 | 136 | 503 |
| Members of minority groups | 79 | 18 | 97 |
| Females | 125 | 46 | 171 |
| Males | 242 | 90 | 332 |
| Nonresidents | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 299 | 38 | 337 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 30 | 42 | 72 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 28 | 33 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 46 | 77 |
| 10-19 students | 63 | 77 |
| 20-29 students | 208 | 115 |
| 30-39 students | 85 | 17 |
| 40-49 students | 107 | 10 |
| 50-99 students | 145 | 32 |
| 100+ students | 33 | 7 |
| Total | 687 | 335 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.2% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 0.7% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Total | 0% | 0% | 1% |
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