At Mines, we understand the hard work of getting into a great school includes the love and labor of high school counselors. We’re here to help you help your students through the college search and application process. Below are resources to assist you along the way.
$76K average
starting salary for
Mines grads
#4 Best Public Universities by Salary Potential,
Payscale, 2021 (#1 in Colorado)
#2 Return on Investment for Low-Income Students (Public Universities),
Georgetown, 2022
40+ types of engineering degrees offered
Required Curriculum
- 4 units of English
- 4 units of college-prep/advanced math (including trigonometry and/or pre-calculus)
- 3 units of lab science (one unit must be physics or chemistry, both if available)
Highly Recommended Curriculum
- Advanced mathematics
- Advanced science
- 3 units of history or social studies
- 2 units of academic electives
(such as computer science, STEM, engineering, or other college-prep classes, if available) - 1 unit of foreign language
- Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International Advanced Level (A-Levels) and/or concurrent enrollment courses (if available at, or through, your high school)
Admission Application File
To complete an application file, the following materials are required:
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- Students can apply using the First-Year Golden Admissions Application or the Common App.
- There is a $50 application fee that can be paid at the time of submission via a credit card.
- Unweighted GPA (4.00 scale) will be used in the admissions evaluation.
- Interviews are not required, but we do encourage students and their families to join us for an information session or event (virtually or in-person).
- Letters of recommendation are not required, but encouraged. If your student has extenuating circumstances that are not reflected on the transcript and an explanation would be beneficial, we welcome a supplemental essay from the student and/or letters of recommendation.
*Note: If your students complete their application file by our priority deadline, they are welcome to submit an unofficial transcript for review. If they complete their application file after November 1, they must submit an official transcript.
- Students can apply using the First-Year Golden Admissions Application or the Common App.
Submitting Transcripts
Students can submit unofficial transcripts via their Applicant Portal once they submit
their application and receive Portal log in credentials. You can also send transcripts
directly to Mines via the following methods:
- Electronically: through SENDedu, Docufide, Naviance or Parchment
- FAX: (303) 273-3509
- Email: admissions@mines.edu
- Postal mail: Mines Office of Admissions, 1812 Illinois St. Golden, CO 80401
ACT and/or SAT Scores
Mines is a test-optional university. All applications will receive equal consideration in our holistic admissions and merit scholarship review process – with or without test scores. National research and Colorado-specific data shows that test scores can be a limiting factor to students and unnecessary when making admissions decision. If your student believes their test scores will further highlight their academic ability, they are welcome to include the scores in their application file.
We accept self-reported scores during the application process, but we will request official scores if the student is admitted and chooses to enroll at Mines. We will superscore if multiple test scores are received.
Checking Application & Admissions Status
Upon submitting their admission application, students have access to a custom Applicant Portal that shows them application materials received/outstanding and test scores received. They will also receive their decision letter in their Portal and if accepted, they will have access to their enrollment checklist.
Students may check their submitted application status.
Want to know the status of your student’s Mines application? Slate.org is a terrific counselor resource to keep tabs on your students and their college application status. A wide variety of colleges and universities are using it (including Mines) and it’s free! Learn more about Slate.org.
Important Deadlines
When students are completing a Common App, please have them select Early Action if they want Priority Deadline consideration.
*NOVEMBER 1
Priority Application Deadline
Admission and merit scholarship decision sent by December 21, 2022
*Deadline extended to December 1 for those affected by Hurricane Ian
JANUARY 15
Regular Application Deadline
Admission and merit scholarship decision sent by March 1, 2023
AFTER JANUARY 15
Late Application
Admissions and merit scholarship on a space-available basis
MARCH 1
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
MAY 1
National Commitment Day
Admission Facts
2022
~11,500
applicants
~5,000
accepted students
~1,500
first-year enrolled
92%
returned sophomore year (previous class)
Admitted First-Year Profile
(middle 50th percentile)
3.8-4.0
Unweighted GPA
1350-1490
SAT Composite (CR+M)
30-34
ACT
AP, IB and A-level Credits
Financial Aid
Admission
Considerations
Viewbook
Mines at-a-glance
Admissions Team
Prospective and Accepted Student Events
Steer your students to campus and recommend they visit during one of the following events.
- DISCOVER MINES
For prospective students and families
September 17, 2022 - MEET ME @ MINES
For accepted first-generation students and families
Dates TBD - MAKING THE CONNECTION
For accepted women and families
Dates TBD - EXPLORE MINES
For all accepted students and families
Dates TBD
We invite students to register for events online.

Skye Kim
“I’ve wanted to be a biochemical engineer since high school. I want to change the world and make a difference in the medical industry.”
Chemical and Biological Engineering, ’19
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