Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines accepts both early as well as regular applications. If an applicant is confident in their choice of attending this university, applying through the early application program significantly increases the chance of admission.

• The university accepts undergraduate and graduate applications through its online portal.
• Students should check the application deadlines for their choice of course before applying.
• Generally, international applicants seeking admission to Colorado School of Mines must meet the same academic standards for admission as those required of American applicants.

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Colorado School of Mines Admission Deadlines

Admission Requirements for International Students

Specific requirements for Indian applicants: must have completed their standard XII years of education and sit for 10th and 12th year board/state examinations.

The admission requirements for international applicants seeking admission to Colorado School of Mines are quite similar to the academic standards for admission as those required of American applicants.

• The selection of international applications is done on the basis of their prior academic work, probability of success in the chosen curriculum and proof of English proficiency.
• At least a B average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale.
• Certification of adequate financial resources is required of international applicants before enrollment.
• International applicants must submit:
  • A completed international application form
  • A 50 USD nonrefundable international document processing fee
  • Translated secondary schooling records and college transcripts
  • Credentials evaluation report
  • Notarized affidavit of financial sponsorship

Language Requirements for International Students

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. This requirement may be fulfilled by meeting one of the following criteria:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores: Mines requires a minimum score of 550 paper-based test (PBT) or 79 Internet-based test (iBT) with minimum section scores as shown below.

• Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Pearson Test of English/PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 53 with no communicative skills score below 50.

Undergraduate Admission requirements

Criteria considered in evaluating students include:

1. An applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school.
2. ACT or SAT test scores.
3. An applicant should rank in the upper quartile of their graduating class.
4. Other available test scores.

Below is a listing of required documents that must be submitted to the graduate office along with the online graduate application.

• Applicants need to submit one official copy of transcripts from all universities/colleges they have attended.
• Send three letters of recommendation through the online application system or by email.
• Graduate record examination (GRE) scores.
• Statement of goals.
• Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)

Graduate Admission Requirements

Applications will be reviewed on the basis of:

• Unofficial transcripts and test scores.
• GRE test scores.
• Some programs will accept Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores in place of GRE scores.

Supporting documents:

• Three letters of recommendation. If the letters are not submitted through the online application system, they should include the recommendation form.
• One official transcript from all current and previous institutions.
• Statement of goals.
• Resume/CV.

Graduate Courses Admissions

Master in Civil and Environmental Engineering Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for Master in Computer Science

Admission Requirements for Master in Electrical Engineering

Admission Requirements for Master in Advanced Manufacturing

Master in Mechanical Engineering Admission Requirements

With an acceptance rate of 40%, Colorado School of Mines is a moderately competitive industry to get into. It provides highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. It is extremely favorable for international students as The International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) serves approximately 800 international students and 150 scholars from 75 countries.