First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: undergraduate-admissions.mines.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Colorado School of Mines course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Biology | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Chemistry | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| United States History | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Psychology | 3 | FREE 1XX |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MATH 111 and MATH 112 | |
| Biology | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Biology | 4 | Challenge Exam, Biology 1, If student does not…Challenge Exam, Biology 1, If student does not pass the Challenge Exam, FREE 1XX for 3 credit hours is awarded | |
| Biology | 5 | CBEN 110, CBEN 120 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHGN 121 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHGN 121, CHGN 122 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | HASS 110 (must also complete HASS 111 to fulfill…HASS 110 (must also complete HASS 111 to fulfill NHV requirement) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | HASS 110 (must also complete HASS 111 to fulfill…HASS 110 (must also complete HASS 111 to fulfill NHV requirement) | |
| United States History | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Psychology | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 201 (Students admitted after summer 2021) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSCI 128 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | EBGN 201 (Students admitted after summer 2021) | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | EBGN 201 (Students admitted after summer 2021) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | GEGN 101 (Starting Fall 2025) | |
| European History | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| Human Geography | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | FREE 1XX (Starting spring 2024) | |
| Art History | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| Music Theory | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| African American History | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| Calculus (BC) AB subscore | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| Drawing | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| Latin | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Challenge Exam, PHGN 200, If student does not…Challenge Exam, PHGN 200, If student does not pass the Challenge Exam, FREE 1XX for 3 credit hours is awarded | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Challenge exam, PHGN 100, If student does not…Challenge exam, PHGN 100, If student does not pass the Challenge Exam, FREE 1XX for 3 credit hours is awarded | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHGN 100 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | FREE 1XX | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | LIFL 1XX (6) | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | FREE 1XX | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | FREE 1XX |
Source: registrar.mines.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 301 |
| Computer Science | 272 |
| Chemical Engineering | 112 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 87 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 71 |
| Civil Engineering | 71 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 44 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 39 |
Show the other 11 majors
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 39 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 37 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 36 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 28 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Engineering, Other | 9 |
| Engineering | 8 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 7 |
| Economics | 4 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Colorado School of Mines ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #5 for Petroleum engineeringof 17 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
6% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
3,052,498 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest hub airport
Denver International (DEN)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.0 of 20
Elevation
5,768 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
23°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
140.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
28 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,850 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Colorado Christian University7 mi
- Regis University11 mi
- Metropolitan State University of Denver12 mi
- Colorado State University Global12 mi
- University of Denver15 mi
- University of Colorado Boulder18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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