Colorado School of Mines Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
60.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,512
SAT Scores
1,400
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,886 students have applied and 6,314 students have allowed to admit to Colorado School of Mines (Acceptance rate: 58.00%). Mines's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.95 % where 1,512 students have finally enrolled out of 6,314 admitted students.
Mines acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 24.90%).
Mines enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 42.80%).
How to Apply to Colorado School of Mines
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Mines. Mines offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | finaid.mines.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | ir.mines.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mines.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | ir.mines.edu/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | www.mines.edu/disability-support-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Mines and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines is 1,400 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Colorado School of Mines is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,425). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | 1,400 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,425 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Colorado School of Mines, 686 students submitted SAT scores (45% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,400 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 690 | 728 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 710 | 760 |
| Total | 1,330 | 1,400 | 1,488 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Colorado School of Mines, 365 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 29 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 31 | 34 |
Mines Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Colorado School of Mines. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |