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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

#55 in US ranking Socorro, NM
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,354
Tuition & fees
$10,084
Avg. aid
$13,190
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
44%
SAT range
1080–1310
ACT range
20–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$67,904
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

New Mexico Tech's recurring campus events include 49ers, Spring Fling, and an International Fair. Together, they offer occasions to gather beyond classes and departmental work.

The 49ers celebration is the institute's longstanding event tied to its mining-school heritage; Spring Fling is a springtime campus celebration. An International Fair provides a setting for cultural exchange. Specific activities and dates can change from year to year, so an event calendar is a better guide to what a newly enrolled student can attend than a description of a past edition.

What are the student housing and dining options at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

New Mexico Tech offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options. Housing is available, but applicants should not treat availability as a guarantee of a preferred room or placement.

Students comparing residence halls and other campus living options should check current eligibility, room configurations, application dates, and contract terms. They should also confirm which meal-plan choices apply to their housing arrangement and where campus dining is available during weekends and breaks. An off-campus apartment calls for a separate budget that includes utilities, groceries, and transportation rather than a direct comparison with a room charge alone.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Undergraduates living on campus
60%
Campus size
320 acres

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Library Services and Resources

Main library name

The Skeen Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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