# New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NM. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/new-mexico-institute-of-mining-and-technology

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a public college in Socorro, NM with 995 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, and admitted students average 1207 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,862 per year ($17,145 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,723 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 45% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,112 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 600 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 550–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 530–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $26,354 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,862 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,145 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,614 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,161 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $24,081 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,354 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 995 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 55% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,723 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $13,892 (FY2024) |

## What New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

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

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admits 45% of applicants, which makes it selective.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1207.

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

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–29.

**Is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology test optional?**

Test scores required.

**How many students apply to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?**

In Fall 2023, 1,112 students applied to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and 600 were admitted; 222 enrolled.

**Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology consider legacy status?**

No. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology require an essay?**

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

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

The sticker cost of attendance is $26,354 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,862.

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

55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 187967. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology