Colorado School of Mines Acceptance Rate
Golden, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,821
- Admitted
- 5,864
- Yield
- 24.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate has risen from 36.5% in 2014–15 to 59.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 12,340 to 9,821 (-20%) over that period.
Its 59.7% rate makes Colorado School of Mines more selective than about 75% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (66.4% for women vs 56.4% for men, a 10-point gap). Colorado School of Mines has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,340 | 4,501 | 36.5% | 999 |
| 2015–16 | 11,752 | 4,427 | 37.7% | 1,003 |
| 2016–17 | 12,284 | 4,957 | 40.4% | 976 |
| 2017–18 | 10,618 | 5,916 | 55.7% | 1,135 |
| 2018–19 | 12,661 | 6,228 | 49.2% | 1,199 |
| 2019–20 | 11,756 | 6,240 | 53.1% | 1,282 |
| 2020–21 | 12,044 | 6,620 | 55% | 1,172 |
| 2021–22 | 12,022 | 6,838 | 56.9% | 1,449 |
| 2022–23 | 10,886 | 6,314 | 58% | 1,512 |
| 2023–24 | 9,821 | 5,864 | 59.7% | 1,450 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,132 | 2,081 | 66.4% |
| Men | 6,662 | 3,756 | 56.4% |
| Another gender | 27 | 27 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–720 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 670–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–33 | 18% |
How Colorado School of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?
Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate is 59.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,864 admitted of 9,821 applicants).
Is Colorado School of Mines test optional?
Colorado School of Mines is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Colorado School of Mines?
Colorado School of Mines received 9,821 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,864.
What SAT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?
Admitted students at Colorado School of Mines typically scored 650–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 670–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Colorado School of Mines getting harder to get into?
Colorado School of Mines has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 36.5% in 2014–15 to 59.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mines.edu/.