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Colorado School Of Mines is located in a large suburb, in Golden, Colorado. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Colorado School Of Mines top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study engineering and mathematics.
The admissions department at Colorado School Of Mines does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 550 to 650 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 690 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Colorado School Of Mines offers classes to 4,318 students (3,762 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Colorado School Of Mines does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado School Of Mines
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401
General Phone: (303) 273-3200
Admissions Phone: (303) 273-3220
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 273-3220
http://www.mines.edu
Colorado School Of Mines awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 567 | engineering, chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, petroleum engineering, geological engineering, engineering physics, systems engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Mathematics | 88 | mathematics |
| Liberal Arts | 59 | economics, applied economics |
| Science | 49 | geology, chemistry, geophysics, physics courses, geochemistry, chemistry courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado School Of Mines in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 508 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 204 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree | 51 | 13 |
In 2005, Colorado School Of Mines had a total enrollment of 4,318 students (3,762 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 77% |
| Women | 23% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 47% |
| Graduate | 53% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 76% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Colorado School Of Mines offers campus housing for 1,025 of its 3,762 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Golden, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,120 | 2,641 | 85% | 750 | 28% |
| Men | 2,329 | 1,958 | 84% | 576 | 29% |
| Women | 791 | 683 | 86% | 174 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 58% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 273-3220
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,144 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,726 |
| Room and board | $ 6,750 |
| Room charge | $ 3,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,132 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado School Of Mines participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 273-3220
Colorado School Of Mines has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 69 | $104,625 | 5 | $88,554 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $73,422 | 7 | $76,374 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $64,494 | 9 | $64,069 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $48,707 | 11 | $45,178 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $40,248 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 159 | $82,984 | 32 | $64,093 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 145 | 50 | 195 |
| Football | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 29 | 76 |
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Applied Economics
Economics, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado School Of Mines Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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