Does Colorado Mines Superscore?
Colorado School of Mines's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Colorado Mines superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Colorado Mines superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Colorado Mines combines the highest sections across ACT or SAT test dates when an applicant submits scores. Accepted students can apply for additional scholarships beginning in December, and the current general scholarship priority deadline is March 1.
Source: Colorado Mines First-Year Admission (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Colorado Mines superscore the SAT?
Yes. Colorado Mines superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Colorado Mines superscore the ACT?
Yes. Colorado Mines superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Colorado Mines require the SAT or ACT?
Colorado Mines gives applications equal consideration in its holistic admission and merit-scholarship reviews with or without ACT or SAT scores. Colorado Mines combines the highest sections across ACT or SAT test dates when an applicant submits scores. Accepted students can apply for additional scholarships beginning in December, and the current general scholarship priority deadline is March 1.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Colorado Mines before you apply.
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