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 is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Colorado School of Mines Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high 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 The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.84Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.84
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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Colorado School of Mines SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1320-1480Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
42%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 650
- Math 670
- Composite 1320
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 730
- Math 750
- Composite 1480
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Colorado School of Mines ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
29-33Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
18%25th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 28
- Composite 29
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 34
- Composite 33
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
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.
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.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants 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
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