New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: Review & Facts

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a small four-year, public school with 1,690 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1889 and is the only school located in Socorro, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

At New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
33
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Natural Resources and Environment. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology student retention rate is fair at 75% (well above New Mexico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is below average: 55%.

Student to faculty ratio at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is good, 9:1. Learn more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high, around $25,000 per academic year. The additional fees at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,400; which totals $26,400 per academic year.

Read the details about New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,220 applications were submitted and 908 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,900
Medium
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - approximately $3,900 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, New Mexico
87801, USA
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