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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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Socorro, NM

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, in Socorro, NM, is a public very small school, enrolling around 995 students. It's moderately selective, admitting about 44% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $117,813/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate44%
SAT range1080–1310
ACT range20–29
Undergrads995
Yield (admits who enroll)33%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,967
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$76,489

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology weighs your application

From New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans31%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$48,211/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$95,750/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$117,813/yr
Mechanical Engineering$98,213/yr
Petroleum Engineering$95,234/yr
Chemical Engineering$85,900/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity807
Typical room charge$3,948
Typical board charge$4,384

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology look for in applicants?

Per New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, NM admits approximately 44% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

Admitted students at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology typically score between 1080–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

Admitted students at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology typically score between 20–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology cost?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,967 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology require students to live on campus?

No -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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