Estimated Transfer 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance serves as a comprehensive budget, encompassing all the financial aspects of your life during the academic year. Some components of this budget, like tuition, mandatory fees, are directly charged by Mines. These charges will appear on your bill. Housing/Food is only charged by Mines if living on campus.
In addition to these university-related expenses, there are other costs you'll incur individually throughout the school year. These include off-campus housing, food, books, course materials, and allowances for personal expenses and transportation. These are collectively referred to as "living expenses."
The key benefit of including these allowances is that you can use your financial aid to help cover these "living expenses." The inclusion in the Cost of Attendance ensures that you have the necessary funds to manage all the facets of your college life beyond just tuition and fees. The Cost of Attendance serves as your financial guide, addressing both university charges and the various expenses you'll encounter as you pursue your education.
In addition to these university-related expenses, there are other costs you'll incur individually throughout the school year. These include off-campus housing, food, books, course materials, and allowances for personal expenses and transportation. These are collectively referred to as "living expenses."
The key benefit of including these allowances is that you can use your financial aid to help cover these "living expenses." The inclusion in the Cost of Attendance ensures that you have the necessary funds to manage all the facets of your college life beyond just tuition and fees. The Cost of Attendance serves as your financial guide, addressing both university charges and the various expenses you'll encounter as you pursue your education.
| Expense | Cost | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $44,880 Resident | $69,360 Non-Resident | This is the “full” price, before any aid and includes all budget items listed below. |
| Tuition | $19,350 Resident after COF | $43,830 Non-Resident | Tuition is the cost the school charges for instruction. This number is for 15-19 credits. |
| Mandatory Fees | $3,076 | Mandatory fees help fund student clubs, organizations, and the student recreation center. This fee covers your unlimited access to the gym, fitness classes, and student organization events. |
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| Housing | $13,167 | This is the budget for living off-campus. If you plan to live on-campus, you can find rates here: Click here for residence hall rates. | |
| Food | $4,491 | Off-campus students are not required to have a meal plan. There are commuter plans available. Click here for dining plan rates. | |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,500 | This out-of-pocket expense can vary depending on the student, but we use this number to calculate your financial aid eligibility. | |
| Personal Allowance | $1,728 | This out-of-pocket expense covers things like entertainment, clothes, and other personal items. It can vary depending on the student, but we use this number to calculate your financial aid eligibility. | |
| Transportation Allowance | $1,512 | This out-of-pocket expense can vary depending on the student. It is for transportation once the student is on campus. | |
| Loan Fees | $56 | Fee associated with students borrowing a loan. | |
Contact Info
Mailing address:
Colorado School of Mines
Financial Aid Office
1301 19th Street
Golden, CO 80401
Office Location:
Ben Parker Student Center, E160
1200 16th St
Golden, CO 80401
Walk-In Hours:
Monday through Friday
9am - 4pm
303-273-3301
Toll-free: 1-888-446-9489
finaid@mines.edu
For scholarship questions, email scholarship@mines.edu
More information:
For billing issues contact: Bursar's Office 303-273-3158
For health insurance waivers contact: Student Health Insurance 303-273-3388
For College Opportunity Fund contact: Registrar's Office 303-273-3200
For information on Veteran Affairs contact: Registrar's Office 303-273-3200