Colorado School of Mines Admission Requirements

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Colorado School of Mines Admission Overview

Colorado School of Mines admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Colorado School of Mines admitted 60.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.84 GPA (A-) and SAT 1320-1480 / ACT 29-33. Colorado School of Mines is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Colorado School of Mines Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

60.7%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Colorado School of Mines

Acceptance Rate

The Colorado School of Mines acceptance rate is 60.7%. Last year, 6,940 of 11,436 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate 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 moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Colorado School of Mines typically 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. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Colorado School of Mines GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.84

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.84

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Colorado School of Mines typically have around a 3.84 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Colorado School of Mines is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

24% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #3 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Colorado School of Mines freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Colorado School of Mines SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1320-1480

Freshmen who sent SAT

42%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 670
  • Composite 1320
SAT 25th percentile scores for Colorado School of Mines

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 730
  • Math 750
  • Composite 1480
SAT 75th percentile scores for Colorado School of Mines

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Colorado School of Mines typically score around a 1400 SAT (middle 50% 1320–1480) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 95th percentile nationally. Colorado School of Mines ranks #1 in the state of Colorado and #101 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1320 to 1480

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Colorado School of Mines is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1400 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Colorado School of Mines
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1480+ Above 75th >75%
1400 to 1480 Avg + 61%-75%
1320 to 1400 Avg - 45%-61%
Below 1320 Below mid-50 <45%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Colorado School of Mines ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

29-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 28
  • Math 28
  • Composite 29
ACT 25th percentile scores for Colorado School of Mines

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 35
  • Math 34
  • Composite 33
ACT 75th percentile scores for Colorado School of Mines

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Colorado School of Mines typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 29–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Colorado School of Mines places #3 among colleges in Colorado and #92 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 29 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Colorado School of Mines without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Colorado School of Mines
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
33+ Above 75th >75%
31 to 33 Avg + 61%-75%
29 to 31 Avg - 45%-61%
Below 29 Below mid-50 <45%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Colorado School of Mines admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,510 7,915 11,436
Accepted 2,412 4,517 6,940
Acceptance Rate 69% 57% 61%
Enrolled 478 1,121 1,602
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 25% 23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Colorado School of Mines is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Colorado School of Mines
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Colorado School of Mines is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.84 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1320-1480); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126775.

GPA calculator: Colorado School of Mines GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026