Colorado School of Mines Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Can I get into Colorado School of Mines? The school has a 40% acceptance rate. Last year, 4,957 out of 12,284 applicants were admitted making Colorado School of Mines a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 10 percent. Colorado School of Mines typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
40% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 640 |
| SAT Math 25th | 670 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1310 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 710 |
| SAT Math 75th | 760 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1470 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Colorado School of Mines?
Colorado School of Mines typically requires applicants to be in the top 11 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1310 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1230. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1390 out of 1600. 30 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1470 and Above | Good | >53% |
| 1390 to 1470 | Avg + | 40%-53% |
| 1310 to 1390 | Avg - | 28%-40% |
| 1230 to 1310 | Reach | 19%-28% |
| Less than 1230 | Low | <19% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 28 |
| ACT Math 25th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 29 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 33 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Colorado School of Mines?
Admission data indicates that Colorado School of Mines regularly accepts students with ACT's of 29 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 9 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Colorado School of Mines.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and Above | Good | >57% |
| 30 to 32 | Avg + | 40%-57% |
| 29 to 30 | Avg - | 32%-40% |
| 28 to 29 | Reach | 25%-32% |
| Less than 28 | Low | <25% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need exceptionally good grades to get into Colorado School of Mines. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Colorado School of Mines was 3.8 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Colorado School of Mines will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 67% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 24% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 8% | Reach |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,749 | 8,535 | 12,284 |
| Accepted | 1,652 | 3,305 | 4,957 |
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 39% | 40% |
| Enrolled | 288 | 688 | 976 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 17% | 21% | 20% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 105 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Colorado School of Mines before the Apr 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mar 22 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Feb 20 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Colorado School of Mines and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126775 IPEDS survey data for Colorado School of Mines.