School Overview
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, founded as the New Mexico School of Mines in 1889 and often referred to as New Mexico Tech, is a four-year university located in the city of Soccorro, in the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico Tech offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for aspiring academics and career-oriented professionals. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in over thirty fields of study including mineral engineering, management, technology, communication and management, the sciences and technology, among others. In fact, New Mexico Tech is well known as one of the top science and engineering schools in the United States. The university also offers a variety of post-graduate master’s and doctoral degrees. New Mexico Tech was recently named one of the top engineering and science institutions in the nation by the National Science Foundation.
General Information
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Admission Office 801 Leroy Place Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-5424 (800) 428-8324 Fax: (575) 835-5989 [email protected] Contact: Mike Kloeppel Director of Admission |
Main Address 801 Leroy Place Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-5011 www.nmt.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,344 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 287 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,173 Graduate enrollment: 577 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $15 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 35% |
College Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management A,B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Chemical Engineering B English Language & Literature Technical/Business Writing B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Physical Sciences Astrophysics B Psychology Psychology – General B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 428-8324 |
| Website: | www.nmt.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.nmt.edu/register/application_undergrad_admission |
| Address: | 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,835 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 47% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,664 (91% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,156 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $23,524 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,131 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 8 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | |
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 | 2 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,156 |
| Out-of-state | $23,524 |
| Books and supplies | $1,150 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,470 |
| Out-of-state | $24,895 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 299 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 292 | 96% | $7,131 |
| Student loan aid | 183 | 60% | $6,026 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,060 | 75% | $7,386 |
| Federal student loans | 678 | 48% | $6,423 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 1,143 | 675 | 468 | Percent admitted | 100% | 84% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 22% | 25% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,835 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,324 |
| Graduate enrollment | 511 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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