New Mexico Tech Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 44.49%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1205. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,476
- Out-of-State Tuition: $27,247
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at New Mexico Tech:
- Total Enrollment: 1,622, including 138 online students
- 1,066 Undergraduate, 556 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 65.4% men, 34.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 66 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 34 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
New Mexico Tech Overview
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) is a four-year, public school located in Socorro, NM. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (smaller programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The New Mexico Tech's tuition & fees is $9,476 for New Mexico residents and $27,247 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 82% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,190.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,622 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
New Mexico Tech's acceptance rate is 44.49% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.07%. The median SAT score is 1205 and the ACT score is 25.
New Mexico Tech ranked 1st in New Mexico Colleges rankings. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is $9,476 for in-state students and $27,247 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,807 for in-state students and $28,835 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,913 for New Mexico residents and $28,215 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,256 for New Mexico residents and $29,853 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,476 | $27,247 |
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| Graduate | $9,807 | $28,835 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,913 | $28,215 |
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| Graduate | $10,256 | $29,853 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at New Mexico Tech
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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