Applying to New Mexico Tech

Acceptance RateSAT Median
53.96% 1,180
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate is 53.96% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,112 students applied and 600 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
New Mexico Tech's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 6 New Mexico colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,180 and the ACT score is 24 at New Mexico Tech. New Mexico Tech's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 5 New Mexico colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to New Mexico Tech, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 53.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.00%. 685 men and 425 women applied to New Mexico Tech and 387 men and 213 women students were accepted.
Among them, 158 men and 64 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at New Mexico Tech.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at New Mexico Tech
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,11268542500
Admitted60038721300
Enrolled2221586400
Acceptance Rate 53.96%56.50%50.12%--
Yield 37.00%40.83%30.05%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 176 students (79% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 55 students (25%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at New Mexico Tech.
The median SAT score is 1,180 with 600 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 20 at New Mexico Tech. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,076, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at New Mexico Tech
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total104011801290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500600650
SAT Math540580640
ACT Composite202428
ACT Math172327
ACT English192227
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at New Mexico Tech. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
New Mexico Tech Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $15 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The next table provides general admission information for applying to New Mexico Tech.
Admission Information for Applying to New Mexico Tech
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$15
Graduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.nmt.edu/admission/index.php
Online Applicationhttps://apply.nmt.edu/register/application_undergrad_admission
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)
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