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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology anchors the college town of Socorro, NM, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $117,813 four years out. 29.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 995 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1290 — above the NM middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology received 1,112 applications and admitted 600 (54%), with 222 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1040–1290 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology compares
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | New Mexico median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 44.5% | 90.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,476 | $8,183 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $76,489 | $41,944 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: $76,489 median at year ten, versus $41,944 across New Mexico institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,476 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $27,247. For non-residents, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's $27,247 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 995 — New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
57% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $117,813 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,213 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $95,750 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $95,234 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,900 |
| Biology, General | $48,211 |
Median earnings for these 6 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $76,489 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1040–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 44.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate?
54% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 600 admitted from 1,112 applicants.
How much does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology cost?
In-state tuition is $9,476; out-of-state students pay $27,247. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $76,489 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Mexico
- New Mexico Military Institute — 52.6% admitted
- St. John's College — 53.1% admitted
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus — 95.2% admitted
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus — 89% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.