New Mexico Tech Description

Degrees in Engineering, Science and Technology, and undergraduate research opportunities are some of what you will find at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, New Mexico.

Bachelor’s degrees in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Mineral and Petroleum Engineering as well as degrees in Computer Science and Education may be found at New Mexico Institute. Graduate degrees are also available in Astrophysics, Electrical Engineering and other fields.

Research is a significant part of the New Mexico Institute educational experience. Biology, Earth Sciences, Petroleum, Physics and Seismology are just some of the areas in which undergraduate and graduate students conduct research alongside faculty.

Several student clubs and organizations, including the Student Ambassadors club, are some of the campus activities available outside of the classroom.

Transcripts and SAT or ACT scores are the two main requirements for undergraduate applicants.

Students may apply for federal financial aid as well as school scholarships to offset tuition costs.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.nmt.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,607

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,568

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

1,897

New Mexico Tech Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,344
Freshman Class
255
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,897

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
70%
Graduate
30%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
78%
Out-of-State
22%

Gender of Students

Women
25%
Men
75%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
66%
Latino
24%
Other
7%

Students State Origin

New Mexico
78%
Texas
4%
Colorado
2%
Alaska
1%
California
1%
Other
14%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%