Colorado School of Mines
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 59.7%
Average High School GPA: 3.83
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1330+
ACT Range: 29-33
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 6,204
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $21,200
Out-of-State Tuition: $44,376
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Golden, Colorado
Setting: Suburb
U.S. Region: Rocky Mountain/Western
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 31 °F (0 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is mid‑70s °F (≈24 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 15 inches (38 cm)
Nearest Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN) Distance: Approximately 35 miles (56 km)
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Social Media
Instagram: @coloradoschoolofmines
Swim team instagram: @minesswimming
Twitter: @coschoolofmines
Facebook: Colorado School of Mines
LinkedIn:Colorado School of Mines
YouTube:Colorado School of Mines
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division II
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Nickname: Orediggers
Mascot: Blaster the Burro
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: The Natatorium
Head Coach: Claire McDaniel
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #25
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #46
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#76 in National Universities (tie)
#36 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#43 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
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#45 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)
#31 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A
Diversity: B+
Athletics: B-
Professors: A
Dorms: B
Student Life: B
Value: A
Campus: B-
Party Scene: C+
Location: B+
Campus Food: D+
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #185 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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