Colorado School of Mines
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1330 | 1470 |
| 2022 | 1330 | 1470 |
| 2023 | 1330 | 1460 |
| 2024 | 1330 | 1460 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Hands-on problem solvers
if you love building, modeling, and optimizing real-world systems
Applied math lovers
if calculus and physics are your second languages and you enjoy seeing numbers translate into structures, engines, or energy grids, this is your playground.
Students who want direct industry impact
if you're motivated by solving energy, infrastructure, or environmental problems, you'll find meaningful work even before graduation.
Outdoor-inclined introverts
if your dream day is building circuits in the morning and hiking up a mountain after class, Golden’s lifestyle fits perfectly.
Structured and team-oriented learners
if you enjoy collaborative problem sets, long lab hours, and project-based work, you'll thrive in Mines’ community.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Undecided explorers
if you’re not sure what you want to study or crave flexibility in your curriculum, Mines' technical focus may feel restrictive.
Non-STEM students
if your passion lies in the humanities, arts, or social sciences, there simply aren’t many opportunities here.
Social scene seekers
the school is small and work-heavy; parties, Greek life, or big events are limited and often secondary.
Big-city lovers
Golden is beautiful and peaceful, but slow-paced. Denver is close, but not part of daily life.
Abstract theorists
if you're more into pure math, theoretical physics, or academic research over applied problem solving, Mines may feel too utilitarian.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Cool with occasional snowmelt and rain
summer
70-90°F (21-32°C)
Warm and dry
fall
45-75°F (7-24°C)
Cool with crisp air
winter
20-40°F (-7-4°C)
Cold with snow
Semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons and high sunshine
☀️Average 300 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Historic downtown with breweries and restaurants
Diverse dining and entertainment district