Golden, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Colorado School of Mines

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 7,599-student campus.

1.84
Incidents / 1k students
#1,944
Rank of 3,050
#23
CO rank
7,599
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Colorado School of Mines reports 1.84 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,944 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 62% of ranked campuses its size.

1.84
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,944
of 3,050 ranked nationally
62%
report fewer incidents than this campus
12
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+2 reported incidents

Colorado School of Mines increased from 10 to 12 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Colorado School of Mines is a Public institution located in Golden, CO, enrolling approximately 7,599 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 43 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #23 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 7,599 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Colorado School of Mines is "Burglary" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 1.53 incidents per 1,000 students, Colorado School of Mines reports 21% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.84 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1944

See peer comparison

State Rank (CO)

#23

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

12

across 11 crime categories

Where Colorado School of Mines sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 38% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Colorado School of Mines percentile rank 36.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1944 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Colorado School of Mines reports 21% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$21,914
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,824
Avg Net Price
$28,690
Median Debt
$23,000
Pell Grant Recipients
14%
How does this cost rank in CO? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
61%
SAT Average
1412
SAT Math Range
670–750
ACT Average
31
ACT Range
29–33

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
93%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$82,950
Median Earnings (10yr)
$97,335
Loan Repayment (3yr)
96%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Colorado School of Mines: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 43% (21 → 12 incidents)

510152025 202120222023 21 12 ▼ -42.9%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 002
Burglary 835
Fondling 122
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 248
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 014
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 11
Liquor 2023 2 65
Weapons 2023 3 0
Drugs 2022 1 14
Liquor 2022 0 118
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 5 9
Liquor 2021 8 38
Weapons 2021 1 0

Colorado School of Mines vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

CO

Colorado School of Mines

1.84 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,944
Enrollment
7,599
Data year
2023

MO

Webster University

4.08 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,470
Enrollment
7,606
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia, MI · 7,596 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO · 7,606 enrolled
Safety Score 4.08
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ · 7,591 enrolled
Safety Score 0.13
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ · 7,607 enrolled
Safety Score 0.92
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · 7,590 enrolled
Safety Score 2.24

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Colorado School of Mines nationally (rank #1944), regardless of size or state.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
National Rank #1943
Touro University Nevada
Henderson, NV
National Rank #1945
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN
National Rank #1942
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK
National Rank #1946
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
National Rank #1941

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado School of Mines safe?
Colorado School of Mines has a safety score of 1.84 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,944 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Colorado School of Mines?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Colorado School of Mines compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Colorado School of Mines have fire safety data?
Yes. Colorado School of Mines reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Colorado School of Mines's Safety Profile

Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO enrolls 7,599 students and has a safety score of 1.84 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1944 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 10 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Colorado School of Mines's 1.84 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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