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Your chances of getting into Colorado School of Mines

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

58%
Admission Difficulty for Colorado School of Mines
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Colorado School of Mines is 58%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Colorado.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Colorado School of Mines and can you get accepted?

Colorado School of Mines is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,314 out of the 10,886 who applied were admitted.

Colorado School of Mines typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.84. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Colorado School of Mines?

58% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Colorado School of Mines you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.84 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1410 on the SAT
  • Score 31 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Colorado School of Mines GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.84

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Colorado School of Mines?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Colorado School of Mines are to have around a 3.84 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Colorado School of Mines accepts 58% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Colorado School of Mines is 3.84 on the 4.0 scale. 24% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #3 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Colorado School of Mines is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Colorado School of Mines students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 24.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 51.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 4.0% Low
3.00 to 3.24 0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Colorado School of Mines SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Colorado School of Mines. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 45% of students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1330-1488

Applicants Submitting SAT 

45%
SAT Scores for Colorado School of Mines
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 650
Math 25th Percentile 680
Composite 25th Percentile 1330
SAT Scores for Colorado School of Mines
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 728
Math 75th Percentile 760
Composite 75th Percentile 1488
Average SAT Score 1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Colorado School of Mines?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines is 1410 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1330-1488. Students who get into Colorado School of Mines score in the top 10 percent of all SAT test takers..  Colorado School of Mines ranks #1 in the state of Colorado and #89 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1410 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Colorado School of Mines regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1330 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1330, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1250, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Colorado School of Mines is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1410 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1409, you have around a 58% chance of being admitted. A 1488 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 72% chance of getting in.

Colorado School of Mines admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1488 and Above Good >72%
1409 to 1488 Avg + 58%-72%
1330 to 1409 Avg - 42%-58%
1251 to 1330 Reach 28%-42%
Less than 1251 Low <28%
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Colorado School of Mines ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

30-33 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

24%
ACT Scores for Colorado School of Mines
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 29
Math 25th Percentile 28
Composite 25th Percentile 30
ACT Scores for Colorado School of Mines
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 34
Composite 75th Percentile 33
Average ACT Score 31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Colorado School of Mines?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Colorado School of Mines is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 30 and 33.  The school ranks #2 in Colorado and #84 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 30 and score in the score in the top 7 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

24 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Colorado School of Mines.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Colorado School of Mines is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Colorado School of Mines for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 58% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 76% with a 33 ACT score.

Colorado School of Mines admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >76%
31 to 33 Avg + 58%-76%
30 to 31 Avg - 47%-58%
29 to 30 Reach 37%-47%
Less than 29 Low <37%
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High School Class Rank

57% of Colorado School of Mines freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Colorado School of Mines students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 57%
Top 25% of class 87%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Colorado School of Mines admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,388 7,498 10,886
Accepted 2,224 4,090 6,314
Acceptance Rate 66% 55% 58%
Enrolled 478 1,034 1,512
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 25% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

69

Applicants have 69 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Colorado School of Mines is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Colorado School of Mines and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Colorado School of Mines Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Colorado School of Mines
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Colorado School of Mines is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.84 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1410 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1488 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 31 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126775 IPEDS survey data for Colorado School of Mines.

Last updated February 24, 2024