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About Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines is a public, state institution in the town of Golden, Colorado. Colorado School of Mines was founded in 1874. The college enrolls around 7,408 students a year, including 5,774 undergraduates.
Colorado School of Mines Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Colorado School of Mines. Colorado School of Mines admitted 58% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 10,886 applications received in 2022, 6,314 students were offered admission.
| Colorado School of Mines Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 58% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 45% |
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Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, Colorado, near 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
1340 - 1460
Math SAT Range
680 - 760
Reading SAT Range
650 - 728
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1460 and Above
Good
1340 to 1460
Avg
1340 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Colorado School of Mines students is 1399. 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 1340 to 1460 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1340 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Colorado School of Mines.
Colorado School of Mines Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$36,150
In State$58,230
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$17,520
$39,600
Fees
$2,520
$2,520
Housing
$16,110
$16,110
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Colorado School of Mines is like? There are approximately 7,408 students enrolled at Colorado School of Mines, including 5,774 undergraduate students and 1,634 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 57% percent are from CO and 43% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time5%
Part Time57%
In State43%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,408
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
58%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$20,040
Out-of-State
$42,120
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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