The school was founded in 1874, and new buildings neighbor the original brick buildings. The campus itself is home to top-notch research facilities: the newest building, CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering, opened in 2018. All students partake in hands-on coursework and have opportunities for research. The curriculum at Mines emphasizes the nexus between the earth, the environment and society’s need to generate and distribute energy in an economic and sustainable way.
Students that get into Colorado School of Mines typically have an SAT score between 1160–1460 or an ACT score of 28–33. With a 53% acceptance rate, Mines is often touted as a great safety school option for our high-performing PathIvy students. However, note that the rigorous academic experience that Mines offers leads to a lower graduation rate (83%). However, if you’re up for the challenge and are inspired to push yourself in your learning, the lucrative job opportunities for Mines graduates are plenty, especially in oil and gas. Alumni argue that the post-grad job market payoff is worth the undergraduate work (literally). The average starting salary for Mines graduates with a BS degree is $73,418.
Juniors, if you’re deciding where to apply this fall, you know it’s key to ensure you have a good mix of safety, likely, and reach schools. Crafting the right list for college applications is an incredibly important task, especially if you aspire to pursue a degree in the competitive STEM fields. Is Colorado School of Mines a good fit for you? Reach out to our expert team of college counselors at PathIvy today to discuss the best plan for you.
Written By Jessica White, PathIvy Team