Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 58.0%
- Average SAT
- 1,409
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,330–1,488
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 32
- Total Enrollment
- 5,801
Admissions Overview
Colorado School of Mines is moderately selective with a 58% acceptance rate. This means roughly 4 out of 7 applicants get in, making it competitive but not impossibly difficult. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1330-1488 on the SAT or around a 32 on the ACT. The school wants students who excel in math and science, given its engineering focus. With 68% male enrollment reflecting the technical fields, Mines seeks problem-solvers interested in earth, energy, and environmental challenges. Strong performance in calculus, physics, and chemistry coursework signals readiness for the rigorous STEM curriculum that leads to a $97,335 median salary after graduation.