Colorado School of Mines: what international applicants need

What are Colorado School of Mines's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Colorado School of Mines has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Colorado School of Mines's acceptance rate?

60.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Colorado School of Mines admitted 6,940 of its 11,436 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Colorado School of Mines require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Colorado School of Mines is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Colorado School of Mines?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 670–750 in Math and 650–730 in Reading and Writing (42% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 29–33.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Colorado School of Mines's application fee for international students?

Colorado School of Mines's application fee is $75 for international applicants: $15 more than the $60 US applicants pay.

Does Colorado School of Mines accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Colorado School of Mines accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Colorado School of Mines accept?

Colorado School of Mines doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Colorado School of Mines require?

Colorado School of Mines doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Colorado School of Mines require the Common App personal essay?

No. Colorado School of Mines doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Colorado School of Mines have?

187 of Colorado School of Mines's 6,195 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Colorado School of Mines cost for international students?

Colorado School of Mines is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $45,824 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $21,914). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $17,531. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $67,655 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source