New Mexico Tech Description:
Founded in 1889 as the New Mexico School of Mines, the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (aka New Mexico Tech) is today a doctoral degree granting public institution focusing on science and engineering. The campus is located in Socorro, New Mexico, a town in the Rio Grande valley. Albuquerque is a little over an hour to the north. New Mexico Tech wins high marks for its value and the salaries of its graduates. Students can choose from 23 majors, and among undergraduates, mechanical and electrical engineering are the most popular. Academics are supported by a healthy 11 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels have exceptional research opportunities because of the institute's numerous affiliated science and engineering research centers.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 70%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 540 / 660
- SAT Math: 570 / 680
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 23 / 28
- ACT English: 22 / 29
- ACT Math: 24 / 28
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,775 (1,385 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 68% Male / 32% Female
- 85% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $5,301 (in-state); $15,753 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,008 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $6,108
- Other Expenses: $4,670
- Total Cost: $17,087 (in-state); $27,539 (out-of-state)
New Mexico Tech Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%
- New Mexico Tech Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 92%
- Loans: 37%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,136
- Loans: $4,671
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 21%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 46%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
New Mexico Tech Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.nmt.edu/profile-of-nmt-mission-vision-statements
"New Mexico Tech is an institute of higher learning that serves the diverse population of New Mexico by integrating education, research, public service, and economic development through emphasis on science, engineering, and natural resources. Its mission is multi-fold:
- Helping students learn creative approaches to addressing complex issues;
- Acknowledging state and national diversity of students and developing an inclusive learning environment;
- Creating and communicating knowledge; and
- Solving technical and scientific problems."
