Paying for Colorado School of Mines

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$21,186 5.72%	$44,376 5.36%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$21,354 5.73%	$44,376 5.31%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Colorado School of Mines (Mines) are $21,186 for Colorado residents and $44,376 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Mines.

83% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,504. It could cover 25.92% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $30,502 for Colorado residents and $53,692 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Mines's 4-year tuition is $90,089 for Colorado residents and $189,243 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $180,415 for Colorado residents and $279,569 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Colorado School of Mines is $21,186 for Colorado residents and $44,376 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.72% for Colorado residents and increased by 5.36% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Mines is $22,398 for Colorado residents and $46,753 for out-of-state students, a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Mines Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$20,040	$42,120	$17,989
2023-2024	$21,186	$44,376	$19,320
Change % 2023-2024	5.72%	5.36%	7.40%
2024-2025	$22,398	$46,753	$20,749

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $21,354 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $44,376. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Mines is $22,578 for Colorado residents and $46,733 for out-of-state students , a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Mines Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$20,196	$42,138	$17,989
2023-2024	$21,354	$44,376	$19,320
Change % 2023-2024	5.73%	5.31%	7.40%
2024-2025	$22,578	$46,733	$20,749

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Mines. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $613 for Colorado residents and $1,386 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,031 for Colorado residents and $2,310 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$584	$1,320
	2023-2024	$613	$1,386
	2024-2025	$643	$1,455
Graduate	2022-2023	$982	$2,201
	2023-2024	$1,031	$2,310
	2024-2025	$1,082	$2,424

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,320 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.40% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 19.06% compared to the previous year.

The Mines's 2024 on-campus COA is $42,006 for state residents and $65,196 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $40,641 for state residents and $63,831 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Mines
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$21,186
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$44,376
Room & Board	$16,820	$14,679
Personal Expenses	$2,500	$3,276
Books & Supplies	$1,500
COA (In-State)	$42,006	$40,641
COA (Out-of-State)	$65,196	$63,831

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Mines Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Mines?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Mines is $90,089 for Colorado residents and $189,243 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Mines 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,708	$22,242	$22,789	$23,350	$90,089
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,520	$46,693	$47,897	$49,132	$189,243
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,242	$22,789	$23,350	$23,925	$92,307
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,693	$47,897	$49,132	$50,399	$194,121
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,789	$23,350	$23,925	$24,514	$94,579
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$47,897	$49,132	$50,399	$51,698	$199,126
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,350	$23,925	$24,514	$25,117	$96,907
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$49,132	$50,399	$51,698	$53,031	$204,259
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,925	$24,514	$25,117	$25,736	$99,292
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$50,399	$51,698	$53,031	$54,398	$209,525

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $180,415 for Colorado residents and $279,569 for out-of-state students.

Mines 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$43,208	$44,446	$45,723	$47,038	$180,415
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$67,020	$68,898	$70,831	$72,820	$279,569
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$44,446	$45,723	$47,038	$48,394	$185,602
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$68,898	$70,831	$72,820	$74,868	$287,417
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$45,723	$47,038	$48,394	$49,792	$190,948
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$70,831	$72,820	$74,868	$76,976	$295,495
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$47,038	$48,394	$49,792	$51,233	$196,458
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$72,820	$74,868	$76,976	$79,146	$303,810
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$48,394	$49,792	$51,233	$52,718	$202,137
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$74,868	$76,976	$79,146	$81,380	$312,370

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 83% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $134,399 for Colorado residents and $233,553 for out-of-state students.

Mines 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,704	$32,942	$34,219	$35,534	$134,399
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$55,516	$57,394	$59,327	$61,316	$233,553
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,942	$34,219	$35,534	$36,890	$139,586
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$57,394	$59,327	$61,316	$63,364	$241,401
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$34,219	$35,534	$36,890	$38,288	$144,932
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$59,327	$61,316	$63,364	$65,472	$249,479
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,534	$36,890	$38,288	$39,729	$150,442
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$61,316	$63,364	$65,472	$67,642	$257,794
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$36,890	$38,288	$39,729	$41,214	$156,121
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$63,364	$65,472	$67,642	$69,876	$266,354

	In-State	Out-of-State
Colorado School of Mines	$21,186	$44,376
University of Colorado Boulder	$15,556	$41,943
Colorado State University-Fort Collins	$13,009	$33,765
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	$10,017	$28,209
Front Range Community College	$4,740	$16,974
Metropolitan State University of Denver	$10,780	$29,503