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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
60%
Early Rate
53%
Early Plan
Early Action
SAT Range
1290 to 1450
COA/yr
$69,714 (non-resident)
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
35%
LocationGolden, CO
Top MajorsEngineering, Computer Science, Mathematics
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: Very ImportantEssays: ImportantRecs: ConsideredActivities: ImportantCharacter: ImportantInterest: Considered

Colorado School of Mines

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name Colorado School of Mines
Location Golden, CO
Tier 4
Student Population 5900
Campus Setting Suburban

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.6
SAT Range 1290 to 1450
Yield Rate 0.35

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Early Action
ED II / EA II No
Test Policy Test-Optional

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) $69,714 (non-resident)
Net Price 27290

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