Colorado School of Mines Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
32%
Female Students
2%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Colorado School of Mines has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.4%(3,940)
Hispanic
12.7%(699)
African American
1.2%(65)
Asian
5.9%(327)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(27)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
6.0%(332)
Unknown
2.2%(123)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment7,403
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Colorado School of Mines offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Colorado School of Mines has a gender distribution of 32% female students and 68% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
68.1%(3,892)
Women
31.9%(1,822)

Gender Statistics

Men3,892

53% of total enrollment

Women1,822

25% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Colorado School of Mines serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(90)
18-19
46.8%(2,674)
20-21
37.6%(2,150)
22-24
10.0%(571)
25+
4.0%(229)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.7%(46)
22-24
32.0%(540)
25+
65.3%(1,103)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Colorado School of Mines attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 50% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
49.7%(750)
Out-of-State
48.6%(734)
International
1.7%(26)

Regional Representation

In-State750

50% of student body

Out-of-State734

49% of student body

International26

2% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

32%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age