Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines is a public research university offering around 70 undergraduate, graduate, research programs, minors and certificates related to different aspects of science and engineering. According to QS World University Ranking, this coveted institute of the US Education System is #1 for mineral and mining engineering in the world.
The Colorado School of Mines’ undergraduate engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). With a total student enrollment of around 1,300 students, approximately 11% of whom are international students, makes the institute a worthwhile pursuit for studying in the USA as it ensures an atmosphere of learning and growth for diverse cultures and ethnicities.
Colorado School of Mines offers admissions in 2 seasonal intakes of fall and spring for graduate applicants and observes a common deadline of November 15 for undergraduate aspirants. It also requires a nonrefundable fee of 50 USD. The institute falls under the category of moderately selective institutes with an acceptance rate of nearly 56%.
Rankings
U.S. News and Report 2023
- #84 in National Universities
- #52 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #76 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #174 in Best Value Schools
- #72 in Most Innovative Schools
- #303 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
- #34 in Top Public Schools
- #46 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- #5 in Petroleum
Times Higher Education Rank
- World University Rankings 2023: 301-350th
- U.S. Rankings 2023: 169th
QS World University Ranking 2023
- QS WUR Subject Ranking : #1 in Engineering – Mineral and Mining
Highlights
| University Type | Public |
| Campus Setting | Suburban |
| Annual Endowment | 286 million USD |
| Student Retention Rate | 92% |
| Work-study program | Yes |
| Mode of Program | Full time; Part time; online |
| Campus housing facility | 28 % |
| English language proficiency score | TOEFL or equivalent |
| Admission Helpdesk | 888-446-9489 |
Progarms, Campus and Accommodation
Campus
- The campus of Colorado School of Mines is located in the mountain town of Golden.
- The campus is spread across 373 acres and comprises of 17 buildings.
- There are more than 200 student organizations and clubs related to music, student government bodies, Greek life and other activities.
- Students can be a part of any of 18 intercollegiate athletic teams. These teams are known as Orediggers and participate in NCAA Division II and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Housing facilities/Residence
- There are 8 residence halls at the institute designed in traditional and suite style and 7 theme learning communities.
- The university plans to open a new residence hall in fall 2023.
- Housing facilities are offered to both graduate and undergraduate students. The institute also offers assistance to students in finding off-campus housing.
- The residence halls are known as spruce hall, weaver towers, elm hall, traditional halls and maple hall.
- Facilities in residence halls include free laundry facility, Wi-Fi and internet connection, cable services, customer service, security card to open rooms, and smoke alarms.
- Amenities featured in rooms are bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet space.
Courses
- The University offers an array of courses for international students including degrees, minors and certificates.
- It provides a total of 70 degrees both undergraduate and graduate programs, and 2 Non-Degree graduate certificates categorized under different schools: College of Engineering & Computational Sciences; College of Earth Resource Sciences and Engineering and College of Applied Science and Engineering.
- The Colorado School of Mines is the world’s 1st graduate program for space resources.
- The University is also #1 in the world for mineral and mining engineering.
- Among special programs offered at Mines are Humanitarian Engineering, Mining Engineering, Data Science and Advanced Manufacturing.
- Each class has 34 students on an average. Classes are conducted on student-faculty ratio of 16:1 with the help of 625 faculty members.
Colorado School of Mines Application Process
How to apply?
Application Portal: Online portal
Application Fee: UG applicants – 50 USD; PG applicants – 80 USD
Application Deadline: UG applicants - November 15; PG applicants – Fall semester: February 1; Spring semester: September 1
Basic Admission requirements
- Standardized test scores of SAT/ ACT are optional requirements for applying to Colorado School of Mines. However, international students are advised to submit these scores as they can be useful for increasing chances of admission and also if they wish to play a NCAA sport. Average SAT verbal score: 550, Critical reading and math: 1380; Average ACT English score: 23, ACT composite: 31
- High school GPA (un-weighted) – 3.8 on 4.0
- English proficiency test scores – International students from countries where the native language is not English must take English proficiency tests and submit evidence as scores. Students who submit SAT/ ACT scores are exceptions to this requirement. The minimum requirements of these test scores are:
| Exam | Undergraduate/ Graduate |
|---|---|
| TOEFL - IBT | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
Supporting Documents to be submitted with the admission application for evaluation include:
- UG applicants – high school transcripts, English proficiency test scores, SAT/ ACT scores, personal statement, recommendation letter preferably from a teacher/ counselor, proof of finances, information for visa.
- PG applicants – official transcripts and mark sheets from all previously attended institutions, 3 recommendation letters , GRE/ GMAT scores, English proficiency test scores, statement of goals, updated resume with details of education and profession, financial statement of support.
Colorado School of Mines Cost of Attendance
For all the prospective students of the institute, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US has been tabulated below.
Undergraduate students
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 37,350 USD |
| Fees | 2412 USD |
| Room and Board | 14,211 USD |
| Books and Supplies | 1500 USD |
| Personal Expenses | 1229 USD |
| Transportation | 650 USD |
| Loan Fees | 41 USD |
| Total | 57,393 USD |
Graduate students
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 37,350 USD |
| Fees | 2412 USD |
| Room and Board | 16,700 USD |
| Books and Supplies | 1500 USD |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 1800 USD |
| Transportation | 1300 USD |
| Total | 40,362 USD |
Scholarships/Financial Aid
- The institute offers an array of different forms of financial support to its applicants including awards and scholarships for international students to study in the USA.
- In the previous academic year, the University has spent more than 27.9 million USD.
- Over 85% of the students receive financial aid either in the form of scholarships, grants, loans or work study programs.
- Students seeking financial aid must complete FAFSA latest by March 1.
- Under the work study program, students can work for maximum 10 hours in a week and they will be paid on the 15th and last day of each month.
- The University awards scholarships on the basis of merit, athletic involvement and enrollment to select programs. Some of these scholarships for prospective students are tabulated below:
| Name of Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Provost Award | Cumulative GPA – 2.0 | 8000 USD |
| President’s Merit Scholarship | Cumulative GPA – 2.5 | 10000-14000 USD |
| Mines Merit Scholarship | Un-weighted GPA/ Composite ACT/ SAT scores | Variable |
Alumni Network
- As members of the alumni association, each can use the Alumni Job Center, license plate, access to the Student Recreation Center, library, avail discount s on hotels, travel and insurance, 10% off on purchases made from Mines gear.
- Distinguished alumni of the University who have been awarded with CSMAA award are: Bud Isaacs – Second Lieutenant in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ken Brettmann – Manager of the Hydraulic Engineering Section of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kendra Lema – youngest member of the Mines Century Society.
Placements
About 95% graduates of 2018-19, either found jobs or got admitted to graduate school. Mines graduates earn an average starting salary of 69,375 USD.
Nearly 94% bachelor’s students, 97% master’s students and 100% of the PhD students have seen positive outcomes after graduating from the institute. DiggerNet is the University’s online recruiting system where students can create resumes, practice interviews, register for events, schedule interviews, explore job opportunities etc.
The school organizes Career Day twice a year in September and February to help students connect with employers.
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