Undergraduate Admissions as a New Freshmen

*High School Requirements and Criteria for Admission

4 units of English

2 units of algebra

1 unit of geometry

1 unit of advanced mathematics (trigonometry)

3 units of history or social studies

3 units of lab science (1 unit must be chemistry or physics)

2 units of academic electives

1 unit of foreign language

Trigonometry is our minimum math requirement; however, you should complete pre-calculus or calculus if you have the opportunity to do so.

You should rank in the upper one-third of your high school class and have strong ACT or SAT scores. We do not require a writing test for admission, but we will accept the SAT with writing or the ACT with or without the optional writing test. We do not have a preference on the SAT or ACT exam. We will use your highest composite score from either test, and we do NOT super score multiple tests.

Average (unweighted) GPA 3.8/4.0
Average SAT (Critical Reading and Math) 1300
Average ACT Composite 29

If you are home-schooled or if your high school does not rank or give grades, we will work with you to fairly evaluate your record. In these cases, we will usually refer more heavily to your ACT or SAT scores.

Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate credit or college transfer credits: AP, IB & College Transfer Credit

Ready to Apply? When entering the application link, choose 'FRESHMAN' if you will graduate from high school in spring 2013 (regardless of total college credits completed while in high school), or you have graduated from high school but haven't enrolled at a college, university or any other school after high school.

Items required for a complete Freshman application for fall admissions: (no later than April 1)

completed and submitted admission application
current, official high school transcript
ACT or SAT I exam results
- You can request ACT to send Mines your scores using the ACT Send Your Scores to Others website.
- The ACT school code for Mines is 0500

- You can request SAT to send Mines your scores using the College Board Send Your Scores website.
- The College Board school code for Mines is 4073

We are currently at capacity and all admissible students will be placed on a waiting list