Colorado School of Mines Admission
Acceptance Rate
60.69%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.08%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,602
SAT Scores
1,400
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 11,436 students have applied and 6,940 students have allowed to admit to Colorado School of Mines (Acceptance rate: 60.69%). Mines's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.08 % where 1,602 students have finally enrolled out of 6,940 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 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 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 32.16%).
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 34.69%).
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 | https://inside.mines.edu/npc/ |
| 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 2025, the average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines is 1,400 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Colorado School of Mines is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,448). 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 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,448 | 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, 670 students submitted SAT scores (42% 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 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| Total | 1,320 | 1,400 | 1,480 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Colorado School of Mines, 288 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 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 | 29 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 28 | 33 | 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).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, 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 | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |