Golden, CO
Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 60% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,756 | 6,240 | 1,282 | 53% |
| 2020 | 12,044 | 6,620 | 1,172 | 55% |
| 2021 | 12,022 | 6,838 | 1,449 | 57% |
| 2022 | 10,886 | 6,314 | 1,512 | 58% |
| 2023 | 9,821 | 5,864 | 1,450 | 60% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,081 of 3,132 women and 3,756 of 6,662 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Colorado School of Mines has an acceptance rate of 60% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,864 of 9,821 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 60 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
9,821 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,450 enrolled.
No. Colorado School of Mines is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 60% — it has become less selective.