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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NMPublicTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 44% Acceptance
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44%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$9,873
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
995
Students
Small campus body
$54,530
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a public institution located in the town setting of Socorro, NM. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 995 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 44%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
995 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
44% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 29
1typical 50% range36
44%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering59% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,813
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,981
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,213
Earnings 5yr: $100,852
Debt: $19,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,750
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,250
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,234
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,756
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,900
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,333
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,211
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biotechnology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,873
In-State Tuition$9,476
Out-of-State Tuition$27,247
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$54,530
+40% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$76,489

Completion Signals

57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,057
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

72%
Men
28%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 72% men and 28% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$57,116
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