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Colorado School of Mines

Scholarship

科罗拉多矿业学院

QS —Times —US News #89
Colorado, USA$42,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Colorado School of Mines is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #89. Undergraduate tuition about $42,000/year; acceptance rate about 61%. Care4YA score 53.5.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

53.5/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

70.6

Resources

65.0

Selectivity

70.3

Affordability

36.6

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Colorado School of Mines is a premier STEM institution with a special focus on engineering, applied sciences, and earth resources. It offers an extensive array of top-tier bachelor’s programs, anchored by core disciplines like Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Petroleum Engineering. The school excels in highly specialized fields such as Mining Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Engineering, and Engineering Physics. Beyond traditional engineering, it provides cutting-edge programs in Space and Planetary Science and Engineering, Quantum Engineering, Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Data Science. Students can also pursue unique interdisciplinary tracks, including Business Engineering and Admin Management Science, Biochemistry, and various Applied Science and Interdisciplinary (ASI) concentrations. For graduate students, targeted master's programs like Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Energy Systems complement practical career development support. Ultimately, the school is renowned for producing highly skilled graduates who excel in resource-driven and technology-intensive industries.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #770

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#50*2026
  • Petroleum Engineering#32026

Science

  • Chemistry#84*2026
  • Earth Sciences#25*2026
  • Physics#73*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#126*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

8,454

Undergraduate

6,401

Graduate

2,053

Student–faculty ratio (university)

18:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

80.9%

Retention Rate

92.8%

Avg Net Price / Year

$28,690

Median Earnings

$97,335

International Students

2.5%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1320–1480
Acceptance rate (data)
60.7%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 70 programs

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  • AEROSPACE STUDIESOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI IN CHEMISTRYOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in Civil EngineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in EconomicsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in EnergyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in EntrepreneurshipOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in Geological EngineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in HuOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in Music TechnologyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ASI in Space and Planetary Science and EngineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Applied Mathematics and StatisticsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BiochemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinbiochemistryOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinbusinessengineeringanadmgmtscienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinceramicengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinchemicalengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinchemistryOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsincivilengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsincomputerscienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinconstructionengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsindesignengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinelectricalengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinengineeringphysicsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinenvironmentalengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsingeophysicalengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinmechanicalengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinmetallurgicalmaterialsengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinminingengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinpetroleumengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinquantiativebiosciencesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • BsinquantumsystemsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Business Engineering and Management ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Ceramic EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Chemical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Civil EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Construction EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Design EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Electrical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Engineering PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Environmental EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Geological EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • GeologicalengineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Geophysical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Mechanical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Military ScienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Mining EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Petroleum EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Quantitative Biosciences and EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Quantum Systems EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33

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  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Advanced Energy SysteOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and StorageOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Data ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • FEA ProfessionalOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • GIS & GeoInforOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • GeochemistryOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Hydrologic Science and EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • MaterialsscienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Nuclear EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Operations Research with EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Quantitative Biosciences and EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Quantum EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • STEM TeachingOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Space ResourcesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33
  • Underground Construction and Tunnel EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1320–1480
    ACT Mid-50%29–33

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$42,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥298,200/year

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