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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico Tech

Socorro, New Mexico 87801

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

STEM-heavyTight-knitCollege town

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

Plan Your Visit

54%Acceptance

1182SAT Avg

1,122Students

10:1Student:Faculty

56%Grad Rate

$76,489Earnings 10yr

$8,265Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1182

Reading & WritingMid: 605

500650

MathMid: 610

540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2028

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,057

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

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

10 Years$76,489

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History With 987 degree-seeking undergraduate students and 486 degree-seeking graduate students as of fall 2024, New Mexico Tech is a relatively small university focused on science and engineering.
•In 1946, New Mexico Tech began offering graduate degrees.
•The institute adopted its current name in 1951, but the change was not legally effective until 1960, through an amendment of the New Mexico State Constitution, Art.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from NM state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

300 mi(520 min)

Denverpop. 710K

406 mi(704 min)

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

537 mi(931 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABQ Albuquerque69 mi

PHX Phoenix296 mi

DEN Denver418 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2012 mi · ~58h 7m drive

New York, NY1852 mi · ~53h 30m drive

Hartford, CT1926 mi · ~55h 38m drive

Providence, RI1991 mi · ~57h 31m drive

Albany, NY1877 mi · ~54h 13m drive

Syracuse, NY1762 mi · ~50h 54m drive

Rochester, NY1691 mi · ~48h 51m drive

Buffalo, NY1624 mi · ~46h 55m drive

Philadelphia, PA1788 mi · ~51h 39m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1537 mi · ~44h 24m drive

Harrisburg, PA1699 mi · ~49h 5m drive

Newark, NJ1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive

Washington, DC1685 mi · ~48h 41m drive

Baltimore, MD1709 mi · ~49h 22m drive

Atlanta, GA1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC1479 mi · ~42h 44m drive

Raleigh, NC1600 mi · ~46h 13m drive

Miami, FL1694 mi · ~48h 56m drive

Orlando, FL1550 mi · ~44h 47m drive

Tampa, FL1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive

Nashville, TN1144 mi · ~33h 3m drive

New Orleans, LA1025 mi · ~29h 37m drive

Richmond, VA1662 mi · ~48h 1m drive

Chicago, IL1177 mi · ~34h drive

Detroit, MI1410 mi · ~40h 44m drive

Minneapolis, MN1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive

St. Louis, MO980 mi · ~28h 19m drive

Kansas City, MO766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Indianapolis, IN1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive

Columbus, OH1376 mi · ~39h 45m drive

Cleveland, OH1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive

Milwaukee, WI1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive

Dallas, TX589 mi · ~17h 1m drive

Houston, TX738 mi · ~21h 19m drive

Austin, TX596 mi · ~17h 13m drive

San Antonio, TX589 mi · ~17h 1m drive

Los Angeles, CA649 mi · ~18h 45m drive

San Francisco, CA904 mi · ~26h 7m drive

San Diego, CA599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Seattle, WA1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive

Portland, OR1148 mi · ~33h 10m drive

Denver, CO406 mi · ~11h 44m drive

Phoenix, AZ300 mi · ~8h 40m drive

Salt Lake City, UT537 mi · ~15h 31m drive

Honolulu, HI3205 mi · ~92h 35m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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