New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements
New Mexico Tech is test-required, and the SAT is the main yardstick here: 84% of students submitted it. With a 44.5% acceptance rate and a middle SAT range of 1080-1310, your clearest target is the upper end of that range, especially around 1310 or higher. A strong GPA keeps that score in context.
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology facts and stats
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology enrolls 1,066 undergraduates in a small-town setting. New Mexico Tech has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 57% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1. New Mexico Tech is test-required for admissions.
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How do your scores compare at New Mexico Tech?
Key New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
December 5, 2026
Registration deadline: November 20, 2026
March 6, 2027
Registration deadline: February 19, 2027
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
February 27, 2027
Registration deadline: January 22, 2027
April 10, 2027
Registration deadline: March 5, 2027
Because New Mexico Tech requires SAT or ACT scores and its Regular Decision deadline is August 1, plan to take your first test by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake and superscore opportunity, since fall retakes will not arrive in time for the August 1 deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
New Mexico Tech’s in-state tuition is $7,664, while out-of-state tuition is $24,918. About 49% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.
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At New Mexico Tech, out-of-state tuition is $24,918, while in-state tuition is $7,664, and room and board adds $9,614. About 49% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $16,769. Merit awards average $8,037, which can further reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $21,112.
⬡ LangSmith41800192-a915-4476-b03d-bbe89727ca85Student life at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
61% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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