More selective than 88% of Colorado colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
42% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Colorado School of Mines over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Colorado School of Mines SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Colorado School of Mines is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 650 | 730 |
| SAT math | 670 | 750 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1320 | 1480 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Colorado School of Mines admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 61% | 650–730 | 670–750 | 29–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 60% | 650–720 | 670–750 | 29–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Colorado School of Mines compared with other Colorado colleges?
Colorado School of Mines has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | 14% | 88% | — |
| 2 | Colorado College | 18% | 88% | $33,375 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | 61% | 82% | $28,690 |
| 4 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 75% | 46% | $11,900 |
| 5 | Fort Lewis College | 77% | 36% | $17,296 |
| 6 | University of Denver | 78% | 76% | $36,131 |
| 7 | University of Colorado Boulder | 78% | 74% | $25,346 |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa University | 82% | 41% | $15,103 |
| 9 | University of Northern Colorado | 86% | 51% | $17,760 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Colorado colleges →
Who enrolls at Colorado School of Mines
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Colorado School of Mines admissions questions
What is the Colorado School of Mines acceptance rate?
Colorado School of Mines accepts 61% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,864 of 9,821 applicants were admitted.
Does Colorado School of Mines require the SAT or ACT?
Colorado School of Mines considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 42% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?
The middle 50% of Colorado School of Mines enrolled first-year students scored 1320–1480 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Colorado School of Mines?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,450 of 5,864).
Is Colorado School of Mines getting harder to get into?
Colorado School of Mines accepted 61% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 60% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Colorado School of Mines overview