Undergraduate Admissions

NOTICE: Colorado School of Mines will be closed Friday, February 3rd. If you have a scheduled tour, please contact the Admissions Office at 303.273.3220 to reschedule your visit.

At Mines, we have a simple admissions process for new freshmen, transfer and international students. We don't require essays or letters of recommendation, although in some cases we may request them. In addition to the application, you should submit all official transcripts from high schools and/or ALL colleges attended; if you did not, or will not graduate from high school, please submit your GED scores, and standardized test scores. Learn more about the procedures for each application type here: http://mines.edu/HowtoApply

You may apply online at this link: http://mines.edu/applynow or you may request a paper application by sending an email to admit@mines.edu, or by calling 888-446-9489. Regardless of level of undergraduate student application, freshman or transfer, all paper applications will require a $45 application fee.

We base admission on factors important for your success as a Mines student. A combination of criteria are considered, including GPA, grades, class rank, ACT or SAT scores, high school and/or college curriculum. We also like you to tell us about your extracurricular activities and achievements.

Time management skills, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn are key characteristics to being a successful Mines student. If you are a creative thinker, one who enjoys problem solving, likes to be challenged, and enjoys the adventure of living in Colorado, apply now.

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Colorado School of Mines
Admissions Office
1600 Maple Street
Golden, CO 80401
303-273-3220
Toll Free 888-446-9489, ext. 3220
admit@mines.edu