About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jeri Brewer
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
Admissions Office - 1812 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401
Golden, CO 80401
Phone
303-273-3220
Email
admissions@mines.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Recreation Center
Student Center
CoorsTek Hall
Marquez Hall
Computer Commons at the CTLM
Maple Pedestrian Plaza, and Kafadar Commons - center of campus outdoor open spaces
Student Center
CoorsTek Hall
Marquez Hall
Computer Commons at the CTLM
Maple Pedestrian Plaza, and Kafadar Commons - center of campus outdoor open spaces
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Ski Resorts - Winter Park, Keystone, etc
Coors Brewing Company
Pepsi Ctr. - Pro Hockey/Basketball/Concerts
Red Rocks Amphitheater - Concerts/Hiking/Biking
Colorado Mills Mall
Mines is located in Golden, Colo., only 15 miles west of Denver's downtown business district. Golden, a thriving community of 18,000, offers outdoor adventure with small town atmosphere and convenient access to big city attractions.
Coors Brewing Company
Pepsi Ctr. - Pro Hockey/Basketball/Concerts
Red Rocks Amphitheater - Concerts/Hiking/Biking
Colorado Mills Mall
Mines is located in Golden, Colo., only 15 miles west of Denver's downtown business district. Golden, a thriving community of 18,000, offers outdoor adventure with small town atmosphere and convenient access to big city attractions.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 2:30pm
303-273-3220
8:30am - 2:30pm
303-273-3220
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm; closed on weekends
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm; closed on weekends
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
after information session and campus tour
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@mines.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Denver International Airport is about 45 miles from the campus. Light rail (use the A line and transfer to the W line), taxis, and shuttles are available for the connection from the airport to campus. For public transport information, visit www.rtd-denver.com. For shuttle information, contact SuperShuttle at 800-BLUE-VAN; www.supershuttle.com
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the east, take I-70 W. through Denver to Exit 265. Take Colorado Highway 58 to Golden. Exit at Washington Ave and turn left into Golden. From the west, take I-70 E. to US Highway 6. Exit at 19th St. to Golden.
Local Accommodations
Within walking distance: Golden Hotel (303-279-0100);Table Mountain Inn(303-277-9898); The Dove Inn Bed & Breakfast (303-278-2209. Within 5 miles of campus: Days Inn (303-277-0200); Hampton Inn (303-278-6600); Denver West Marriott (303-279-9100); La Quinta Inn (303-279-5565)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 8,794
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Average HS GPA: 3.80
GPA Breakdown
28%
4.0
51%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
5%
3.25 - 3.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
650 - 720
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
670 - 750
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1330 - 1400
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
29 - 33
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Get a personalized plan for a competitive application from an admissions expert.
Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
548
with Terminal Degree
324
357
Men
191
Women
85
Minority
79
International
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
65%
Graduate in 5 years
79%
Graduate in 6 years
81%
Majors
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Materials Science.
Mechanical Engineering.
Metallurgical Engineering.
Mining and Mineral Engineering.
Nuclear Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering.
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geochemistry and Petrology.
Geochemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Geophysics and Seismology.
Hydrology and Water Resources Science.
Physical Chemistry.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Applied Economics.
Development Economics and International Development.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
International Economics.
Social Sciences, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Bruce Grewcock
CEO Kiewit
Dr. John K. Coors
CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board at CoorsTek
Mari Angeles Major-Sosias
VP, Int'l. Network, AREVA, Inc. :world's largest nuclear energy tech co.
Hugh Harvey
Intrepid Potash, Inc.
Sandra M. Stash
Global VP, Talisman Energy
George Saunders
Man Booker Prize-Winning Author
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
65%
Graduate in 5 years
79%
Graduate in 6 years
81%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,094
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,344
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,970
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
49%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,208
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,795
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$18,390
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$41,580
Required Fees
$2,796
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,665
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,820
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,852
Foreign Countries Represented
43
Demographics
6.52%
Asian
1.37%
Black
12.93%
Hispanic
68.15%
Caucasian
1.53%
Unknown
2.50%
International
32% female
68% male
44% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
17%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
92%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
93/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Marla Draper
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
255
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
11
13% join a fraternity
20% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
8% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Orediggers)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Orediggers)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Combined program with University of Colorado-Boulder
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Combined program with University of Colorado-Boulder
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Combined program with University of Colorado-Boulder
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Combined program with University of Colorado-Boulder
Sustainability
90/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
43%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Limited student discounts available through campus bookstore
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
