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ACT
28/32
SAT
1310/1450
Estimated Cost
$33,648
Financial Aid
$36,515
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines, also referred to as "Mines", is a public teaching and research university in Golden, Colorado, devoted to engineering and applied science, with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's natural resources. Mines placed 82nd in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report "Best National Universities" ranking. In the 2016–17 QS World University Rankings by subject, the university was ranked as the top institution in the world for mineral and mining engineering.
Colorado School of Mines Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#60 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Colorado
#1 of 114
2024 Best Four Year Colleges in Colorado
#1 of 53
Most Popular Majors
Out of 7 majors categories at Colorado School of Mines, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Colorado School of Mines within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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