Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Mines's acceptance rate is 58.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.95%. 7,498 men and 3,388 women applied to Mines and 4,090 men and 2,224 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,034 men and 478 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Mines.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,886 | 7,498 | 3,388 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 6,314 | 4,090 | 2,224 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,512 | 1,034 | 478 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58.00% | 54.55% | 65.64% | - | - |
| Yield | 23.95% | 25.28% | 21.49% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 686 students (45% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 365 students (24%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Mines.
The median SAT score is 1,400 with 690 SAT EBRW and 710 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 728 and the 25th percentile is 650. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 760 and 25th percentile is 680 .
The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Mines. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 32.
The SAT and ACT scores at Colorado School of Mines are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1330 | 1400 | 1488 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 690 | 728 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 710 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT English | 29 | 32 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,512 first-year students enrolled in Mines. The proportion of full-time students is 99.74% and part-time students is 0.26%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 68.39% and women students is 31.61%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Mines.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,512 | 1,034 | 478 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,508 | 1,031 | 477 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Mines. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Colorado School of Mines.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Colorado School of Mines. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Mines.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |