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Colorado School of Mines admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1320-1480
- ACT (middle 50%): 29-33
Colorado School of Mines admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Colorado School of Mines
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1480 or an ACT around 33 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Colorado School of Mines a stronger bet. Below 1320, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Colorado School of Mines a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Colorado School of Mines's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Colorado School of Mines with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Colorado School of Mines?
Colorado School of Mines has a 61% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Colorado School of Mines?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Colorado School of Mines scored 1320-1480 on the SAT. Scoring above 1480 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1320 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Colorado School of Mines?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Colorado School of Mines scored 29-33 on the ACT. Above 33 is strong, below 29 is below the typical admit.
Is Colorado School of Mines a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Colorado School of Mines's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.