Colorado School of Mines Admissions Information

60%
Acceptance Rate
$50
Application Fee
9,821
Total Applicants
25%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Colorado School of Mines has a 60% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. Colorado School of Mines has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

60%

Moderately Selective

Application Volume

9,821

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

25%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Colorado School of Mines has a 60% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Colorado School of Mines evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$50

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Colorado School of Mines. About 42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,320 to 1,470. Additionally, about 18% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 29 to 33.

SAT Scores

42% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1320 โ€“ 1470

Reading and Writing

200

800

650 โ€“ 720

Math

200

800

670 โ€“ 750

ACT Scores

18% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

29 โ€“ 33

English

1

36

28 โ€“ 33

Math

1

36

28 โ€“ 33

Admission Statistics

9,821 students applied to Mines. Of those, 60% were accepted (5,864 students). Of these 5,864 accepted students, 1,450 chose to enroll.

9,821

Total Applicants

5,864

Students Admitted

1,450

Students Enrolled

60%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
9,821
Admitted
5,864
Enrolled
1,450