More selective than 100% of New Mexico colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
79% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 25% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 660 |
| SAT math | 530 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1080 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 44% | 550–660 | 530–650 | 20–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 54% | 500–650 | 540–640 | 20–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology compared with other New Mexico colleges?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has the lowest acceptance rate of 6 New Mexico colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 44% | 57% | $9,873 |
| 2 | St. John's College | 53% | 55% | $26,674 |
| 3 | New Mexico State University | 89% | 55% | $8,889 |
| 4 | Eastern New Mexico University | 92% | 45% | $4,904 |
| 5 | University of New Mexico | 95% | 55% | $15,489 |
| 6 | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | 97% | 15% | $12,570 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Mexico colleges →
Who enrolls at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
College Scorecard; IPEDS
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admissions questions
What is the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology acceptance rate?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accepts 44% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 600 of 1,112 applicants were admitted.
Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology require the SAT or ACT?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 79% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 25% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
The middle 50% of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology enrolled first-year students scored 1080–1310 on the SAT and 20–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
37% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (222 of 600).
Is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology getting harder to get into?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accepted 44% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 54% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology overview