Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Socorro, New Mexico |
| Online | nmt.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Socorro, New Mexico, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,754 prospective students applied, and 1,694 were granted admission. Of those admitted 284 enrolled in the school. 1,330 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 356 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,031 plus fees of $1,330. New Mexico Tech is ranked 203 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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New Mexico Tech is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#203 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#57 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
#1 in Best Public Colleges in New Mexico
#155 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in New Mexico
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1370 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.71 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $15 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Mexico Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $1,330 |
| Room and Board | $8,624 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,498 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,083 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $1,330 |
| Room and Board | $8,624 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,498 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,912 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 58% |
| Physical Sciences | 12% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187967 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Current students may use the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.