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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico Tech

Socorro, New Mexico 87801

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a public institution in Socorro with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1182, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,489 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,265.

Established
1889
Type
Public university

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54%Acceptance
1182SAT Avg
1,122Students
10:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$76,489Earnings 10yr
$8,265Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1182

Reading & WritingMid: 605
500650
MathMid: 610
540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1182

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,058
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,312
Room & Board$9,614
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$22,872
Average Net Price$8,265
Median Debt at Graduation$19,085
Monthly Payment (10yr)$202

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,970
$30–48K$5,067
$48–75K$8,676
$75–110K$11,907
$110K+$12,207

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,265

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,057

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,122
Gender Split
29% / 71%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 1%
Hispanic 41%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.4%
Freshman Retention76.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,530
8 Years$60,432
10 Years$76,489

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,700
Men
$60,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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