Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
60.7%
Acceptance Rate
$21,914
Avg Cost (In-State)
$45,824
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
80.9%
Graduation Rate
6,155
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
May 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$60
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay (650 words) plus one supplemental essay (500 words)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$82,950
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$97,335
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
81%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | $74,145 | $97,087 | 280 |
| Computer Science. | $86,268 | $127,217 | 83 |
| Chemical Engineering. | $68,318 | $94,598 | 76 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $80,815 | $106,012 | 67 |
| Civil Engineering. | $70,301 | $94,228 | 61 |
| Petroleum Engineering. | $77,400 | $116,691 | 60 |
| Metallurgical Engineering. | $78,984 | $94,902 | 42 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $56,529 | $95,142 | 37 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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