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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a small, public institution located in Socorro, nm. Founded in 1889, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers undergraduate degrees in 58 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,160 undergraduates
cost $9,058 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.74
Application fee $15
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is known for one of its top majors: Mechanical Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,058
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,332
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $4,878
Cost of attendance* $23,068
Average financial aid package $16,999
Estimated cost $6,069 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,312
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,332
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $4,878
Cost of attendance* $40,322
Average financial aid package $16,999
Estimated cost $23,323 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,160, with gender binary students split 71% male and 29% female.

Total enrollment

1,671

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
31%
African American %
0%
Hispanic American %
29%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
3%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801
phone 575-835-5434
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is located in Socorro, nm.

What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology? 

The acceptance rate for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

The average high school GPA for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students was 3.74.

How much does it cost for 4 years at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $92,272.

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