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Colorado School of Mines In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$21,186
Out-of-state tuition
$44,376
Average net price
$29,240
Attendance cost
$38,556
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Colorado School of Mines Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Colorado School of Mines.
Tuition
Per semester: $22,188
Annual: $44,376
Room and board
Per semester: $8,410
Annual: $16,820
Books and supplies
Per semester: $750
Annual: $1,500
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,250
Annual: $2,500
Attendance cost
Per semester: $19,278
Annual: $38,556
Colorado School of Mines Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$177,504
Four-year attendance estimate
$154,224
Four-year average net price
$116,960
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Colorado School of Mines is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $21,186 and out-of-state tuition is $44,376. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Colorado School of Mines as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$16,820
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$14,679
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,500
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$2,500
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$38,556
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Colorado School of Mines pays approximately $29,240 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Colorado average of $17,389 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
59.71%
SAT Average
1,403
ACT Range
29-33
Colorado School of Mines Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 59.71%. This means approximately 597 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,801 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
59.71%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$21,186
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$44,376
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$38,556
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$29,240
State avg: $17,389. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
13.33%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
33.63%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Colorado School of Mines Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$44,376
Room and board
$16,820
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$2,500
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$38,556
Average net price
$29,240
Average aid coverage
24%
$9,316 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Colorado School of Mines pays approximately $29,240 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Colorado average of $17,389 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Colorado School of Mines?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Colorado and national averages.
Colorado School of Mines net price
$29,240
Colorado average
$17,389
National average
$17,506
Colorado School of Mines Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $44,376 and average net price at $29,240. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$44,376
Current net price
$29,240
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
79.44%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$97,335
Undergraduates
5,801
10-Year Median Earnings - Colorado School of Mines vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Colorado School of Mines graduates earn about 2.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Colorado School of Mines?
Undergraduates
5,801
Completion rate
79.44%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
13.33%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.63%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 13.33% of Colorado School of Mines students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.63% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
13.33%
Federal loan rate
33.63%
Students with any loan
91.92%
Average net price
$29,240
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Colorado School of Mines
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Colorado School of Mines's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$17,500
Median completer debt
$23,000
Median monthly payment
$244
Federal loan rate
33.63%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Colorado School of Mines Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Colorado School of Mines's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Colorado School of Mines's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Colorado School of Mines's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$351,756,085
Faculty salary field
$13,650
Tuition revenue per FTE
$23,082
Instructional spend per FTE
$18,412
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Colorado School of Mines lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Colorado School of Mines is listed at 1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Address
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Colorado School of Mines with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 59.71%
- Tuition
- $44,376
- Net price
- $29,240
- 10-yr earnings
- $97,335
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $81,809
- Accept. rate
- 36.36%
- Tuition
- $20,590
- Net price
- $42,287
- 10-yr earnings
- $77,602
- Accept. rate
- 92.86%
- Tuition
- $8,400
- Net price
- $14,099
- 10-yr earnings
- $76,813
- Accept. rate
- 87.27%
- Tuition
- $43,980
- Net price
- $22,689
- 10-yr earnings
- $72,105
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Colorado School of Mines Tuition?
Colorado School of Mines out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,376. In-state tuition is $21,186. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Colorado School of Mines's average net price?
Colorado School of Mines's average net price in the local dataset is $29,240. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Colorado School of Mines fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Colorado School of Mines.
What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?
Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 59.71%.
How much is Colorado School of Mines tuition?
Colorado School of Mines's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,376.
What is Colorado School of Mines's average net price?
Colorado School of Mines's average net price in the local dataset is $29,240.
What is Colorado School of Mines's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $97,335 for Colorado School of Mines.
Is Colorado School of Mines accredited?
Colorado School of Mines's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Colorado School of Mines?
The local dataset lists 5,801 undergraduate students at Colorado School of Mines.
What percentage of Colorado School of Mines students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Colorado School of Mines in the local dataset is 13.33%.
What is the federal loan rate at Colorado School of Mines?
The federal loan rate for Colorado School of Mines in the local dataset is 33.63%.
Where should I verify Colorado School of Mines data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Colorado School of Mines or the latest official federal education data.