Golden,
CO
About Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines is a public, state college in the town of Golden, Colorado. Colorado School of Mines was founded in 1874. The college enrolls around 7,172 students a year, including 5,491 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Colorado School of Mines
It is very difficult to get into Colorado School of Mines. Colorado School of Mines admitted 57% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 6,838 out of 12,022 total applicants were accepted.
| Colorado School of Mines Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 53% |
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Colorado School of Mines is locatedin Golden, Colorado, near the city of Denver.
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College Info
Colorado School of Mines Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
May 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colorado School of Mines is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colorado School of Mines is May 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Colorado School of Mines SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1320 - 1460
Math SAT Range
660 - 750
Reading SAT Range
650 - 720
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1460 and Above
1320 to 1460
1320 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Colorado School of Mines students is 1390. Applicants with SAT scores of 1460 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Colorado School of Mines, while applicants with SAT scores between 1320 to 1460 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1320 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Colorado School of Mines.
Colorado School of Mines Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$37,650
In State$59,730
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Colorado School of Mines is like? There are approximately 7,172 students enrolled at Colorado School of Mines, including 5,491 undergraduate students and 1,681 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 58% percent are from CO and 42% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time58%
In State42%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,172
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
57%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$20,040
Out-of-State
$42,120
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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