A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Colorado School of Mines are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 118% more male students than female students enrolled at Colorado School of Mines with a gender ratio of 69% men to 31% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Colorado School of Mines has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
69%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,078
|
| Women |
2,325
|
Colorado School of Mines serves a low number of students outside of Colorado, with 50 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
50%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
12% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126775 IPEDS survey data for Colorado School of Mines.