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At Mines, we understand the hard work of getting into a great school includes the love and labor of school counselors and independent educational consultants. 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. Select an option to learn more!
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Phone: (303) 273 – 3220
Email: admissions@mines.edu
150 Years of Excellence
The Mines Difference.
At Colorado School of Mines, we do more than just prepare students for their future. Want to learn how to create lasting positive change in areas related to the Earth, energy, or the environment? Done. Want rich, engaging experiences that will set you up for a successful future? You got it. We’re known for the quality of our distinctive graduates, unique expertise and unparalleled opportunities, and we can’t wait to help your students start their journey toward being our next success story.
The Mines curriculum is broad and rigorous with an emphasis on hands-on experiences and collaborative approaches. Students and faculty are advancing the frontiers of knowledge in areas such as mineral exploration and subsurface characterization; renewable energy sources and technology; advanced water treatment; robotics and high-performance computing.
#1 Best Public University in Colorado
Niche, 2025
#1 Best Public
College in Colorado
Money Magazine, 2024
#1 Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS World University Rankings, 2024
Mines
Students on Campus
Areas of Study in STEM
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Retention Rate
U.S. States Represented
The Application Process
Wondering what your students need to have when they’re ready to submit their application? Explore our curriculum requirements and application process.
4 years of college-prep or advanced math
trigonometry or pre-calculus at a minimum
3 years of lab science
either physics or chemistry at a minimum
4 years of English
All core courses required for graduation
Advanced Mathematics
80% of students admitted to Mines complete Calculus 1 or higher in high school
Advanced Science
Preferably Physics and Chemistry (one required)
Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or concurrent enrollment courses
(if available)
Academic Electives
STEM-centric courses, including computer science or engineering if available
Required Materials:
- Online application
- Golden Application or Common App. No preference given to either option
- $50 application fee
- $75 for international students
- Official or unofficial high school transcripts*
- U.S. citizens who studied abroad, please see the “Transcript Requirements” section of our International First-Year Admissions page for more detailed information on international transcript requirements.
Strongly Encouraged for Best Consideration:
- Two short responses
- These allow your student to share more information regarding their personal, academic, and extracurricular experiences with the person reviewing theirr application.
- Letters of recommendation
- Limit 1-2, please
Wondering how help your student create a stand-out application? Visit our Admissions Considerations page for tips and to review our short response prompts.
Is Mines Test-Optional?
Mines is a test-optional university. Your student’s application will receive equal consideration in our holistic admissions and merit scholarship review process – with or without test scores.
National research and Colorado-specific data show that test scores can be a limiting factor to students and are unnecessary when making an admissions decision. If your student believes test scores will further highlight their academic ability, they are welcome to include them in theirapplication file
Step 1
Complete and submit the online Golden application or Common App.
Step 2
Submit the $50 application fee
($75 for international students)
Step 3
Ask your high school counselor to send us your official high school transcript.
You can also upload an unofficial high school transcript to your application in your applicant portal.
Step 4
Check the status of your application and decision in your applicant portal.
Login info for your applicant portal will be provided shortly after you submit your application.
What Makes a Applicant?
Each year we receive approximately 12,000 applications. Competitive applicants typically have the following:
average unweighted GPA
average SAT composite
(for students who chose to submit scores)
average ACT composite
(for students who chose to submit scores)
Short Responses
letters of recommendation
Questions?
Our team of admissions counselors is here to help you and your student navigate the college search process.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Keep track of important dates and deadlines for the application, and explore additional opportunities available to students at Mines.
Application Timeline:
Application Opens
The undergraduate admission application opens each year on August 1. Students may apply using the Common App or Golden App.
Colorado Free Application Days
Students attending high school in the state of Colorado can apply to Mines for free during this window. Visit our Free App Days site for more info!
Priority Application Deadline
Students who are strongly considering Colorado School of Mines for fall 2025 should apply by November 1.
Priority Decisions Released
Students who submitted an application by the priority deadline will receive a decision from Mines by December 21.
Regular Application Deadline
Students considering Colorado School of Mines for fall 2025 who did not meet our priority deadline should apply by January 15. Applications will be accepted after this date as space allows.
Regular Decisions Released
Students who submitted an application by the regular deadline will receive a decision from Mines by March 1.
Late Application Deadline
Students can submit an application during the late application window until April 18.
National Decision Day
Students who have been offered a spot at Mines must submit their enrollment decision form and $200 deposit by May 1.
Additional Important Dates:
Scholarship Applications Open
Accepted students have the opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships at Mines. Students will receive information via email and in their acceptance packet. More info can also be found on our scholarship webiste.
Honors Application Opens
Mines offers two first-year honors experiences. Accepted students may apply to these programs beginning in December. Space is limited. Students will receive additional info via email and in their acceptance packet. More info can also be found on our first-year honors webiste.
First Year Semester Abroad Experience Application Opens
Colorado School of Mines, in partnership with CEA CAPA Study Abroad, offers an innovative First Year Semester Abroad Experience (FYSAE) in Antibes, France. Students can be a part of a unique cohort of students who, during their first semester of college, step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves by learning and living in a new country and culture.
Priority Scholarship Application Deadline
Students should submit their general scholarship application by March 1, 2025 for best consideration. Please keep in mind that some scholarship programs have deadlines prior to March 1. More information can be found in the applicant portal.
First Year Semester Abroad Application Deadline
Students should submit their application to the First Year Semester Abroad Experience by March 16, 2025. Decisions will be released in mid-April.
Find Your School’s Counselor
Our admissions counselors are always happy to help you and your students throughout the college search process. Select your state, territory, or Colorado county from the lists below to learn more about your counselor!
Colorado Residents
Tap or click on your counselor’s name to learn more about them.
Out-of-State Residents
Tap or click on your counselor’s name to learn more about them.
Get More Info
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Additional Resources
Mines offers over 55 academic majors and options in STEM.
Over 85% of students attending Mines receive financial support.
96% of graduates have positive outcomes following graduation.
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