Tuition Costs & Financial Aid

Immigration/Visa Information

Exchange Programs

The Graduate School at Mines is open to graduates from four-year baccalaureate programs at recognized colleges and universities. Admission to all graduate programs is competitive, based on an evaluation of undergraduate performance, test scores and references. Each department has its own admission criteria, explained in the Academic Programs section of this website.

All application materials are submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies. Once application files are complete, they are forwarded to the academic department review committee. All applications should be submitted by the deadlines indicated on this page. Consult with the academic department if you wish to be considered beyond this date.

Fall Applications
January 15	Priority consideration for financial support
April 1	Final deadline - International Students
Spring Applications
September 1	Final deadline - International Students

In addition to our Graduate Admissions Application, students must submit the following:

• Official transcripts (grade reports) from all colleges and universities you have attended. All transcripts not in English should be submitted with certified literal English translations.
  
• Three letters of recommendation (*PDF file)
  
• GRE test scores (Institution code: 4073)
  Not all programs require the GRE. Please check the Academic Programs pages to determine specific requirements.
  We accept GRE scores from tests taken within the past five years. For scores older than five years, we will accept a copy of the original score report if you have it, however the department may request that you retake the test once your application has gone to review.
  
• Statement of goals
  The purpose of the statement of goals is to introduce yourself to the Graduate Admissions Review Committee. In the Statement, you should address professional and personal goals, as well as your reasons for choosing Colorado School of Mines to achieve those goals. It is typically about one page in length.
  
• TOEFL or IELTS scores  (Institution Code: 4073)
  Students whose native language is not English must submit acceptable TOEFL scores as part of the application process. CSM requires a minimum score of 550 paper-based test or 213 computer-based test or 79 internet-based test with minimum section scores as shown below. Tests must have been taken within the past two years to be accepted. The Graduate Office will accept a copy of your original score report if older than two years, however, the department may request that you retake the test once your application has gone on to review. If you have completed a university degree program in the United States or at an English speaking university, you do NOT have to submit TOEFL scores. We also recommend students submit TWE scores, however this is not this is not a requirement. If the TOEFL test is not offered in your country, we will also accept an IELTS score of at least 6.5. Please note that TOEIC exam results cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
  
  For your convenience, an INTERLINK Language Center (ESL) is offered here at CSM. For more information contact INTERLINK Language Center. Successful completion of the INTERLINK program may entitle academically qualified students to begin their academic studies without a TOEFL score.
  

• International Student Financial Statement (*PDF file)
  Your application can be reviewed by the department without your financial statement. However, before enrolling at Mines, non U.S. citizens must show proof of financial resources to cover the first year of studies (minimum of US $38,700 or $46,700 if family will accompany student to the U.S.) If funding for a degree program is provided by a sponsoring agency, please include a letter from that agency indicating the amount of support that will be furnished. If funding is from a personal source, please send a certified bank statement showing activity in the account for the past six months. Non U.S. citizens can apply for financial aid. If aid is awarded you will be notified in your admission letter and/or in a letter from the department. The financial statement required then will be only for the amount not covered by the aid award. All documentation must be original copies and come from the bank holding the funds or the person or institution supplying the funds. All documentation is required before the processing of visa paperwork can begin.

Send all supplemental materials to:
Colorado School of Mines Graduate School
1500 Illinois St.
Golden, Colorado USA 80401-1887

In order to speed up the admissions review process, copies of test scores and transcripts will be accepted until official paperwork arrives. Official scores and transcripts are required for acceptance into the graduate programs.

If you have any questions during the application process, you may e-mail us at grad-app@mines.edu.

For further assistance and information specific to your country, we encourage you to contact your local U.S. Embassy/U.S. Consulate/Office of Public Affairs for referral to an overseas educational advising center near you, or consult the list available on the U.S. Department of State’s website. These offices provide a variety of services to students looking to study in the U.S.A.