Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado
How selective is it?
Colorado School of Mines is in our Moderately Selective tier (~50-75% acceptance). Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted.
Estimates conflict (~53-61%).
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use Colorado School of Mines in your college list
This is commonly a target or likely school for students who meet the usual course and GPA expectations. Confirm program-specific requirements and priority deadlines, since some programs here fill early.
Building a list across tiers? See all 9 Colorado colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
What it's known for
Colorado School of Mines is widely recognized for strengths in the fields below. This reflects peer-assessment rankings and long-standing reputation, not a full list of programs.
Explore related majors: Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.
Check the current numbers yourself
For Colorado School of Mines's current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Similar colleges to consider
Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
- University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO · Accessible
- Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO · Moderately Selective
- Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX · Moderately Selective
- University of Colorado DenverDenver, CO · Moderately Selective
- Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA · Moderately Selective
- CaltechPasadena, CA · Most Selective
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Colorado School of Mines?+
Colorado School of Mines sits in our "Moderately Selective" tier (~50-75% acceptance). Estimates conflict (~53-61%).
Is Colorado School of Mines hard to get into?+
Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check Colorado School of Mines's own admissions data for the current year.
What is Colorado School of Mines known for?+
Colorado School of Mines is widely recognized for strengths in Engineering, Natural Sciences & Math. This reflects reputation and peer-assessment rankings, not a complete list of programs, so confirm that a specific major is offered and how competitive it is.
How do I find Colorado School of Mines's current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "Colorado School of Mines Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is Colorado School of Mines?+
Colorado School of Mines is a public institution in Golden, Colorado.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with Colorado School of Mines. Always confirm details with the school.