Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado · Public
Colorado School of Mines admitted 58% of 10,886 applicants (Common Data Set 2022-2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1340–1460 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 79% of students graduate within six years.
This college’s newest public report is from 2022-2023, so some numbers may be out of date.
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Application deadlines
Colorado School of Mines’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $60 ($75 for international applicants), and Colorado School of Mines accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Colorado School of Mines’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Colorado School of Mines offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
765 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 224 took it, and 6 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Colorado School of Mines rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
- Volunteering
- Work experience
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.85 GPA. 57% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $42,006 in-state and $65,196 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $29,785 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Colorado School of Mines’s acceptance rate?
Colorado School of Mines admitted 58% of applicants: 6,314 of 10,886 (Common Data Set 2022-2023).
When is Colorado School of Mines’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1340 to 1460, with a median around 1400. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Colorado School of Mines’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Colorado School of Mines accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Colorado School of Mines have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Colorado School of Mines asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (both optional but strongly recommended, 30–250 words each). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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