New Mexico Tech is in Socorro, New Mexico. Socorro is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. New Mexico Tech issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at New Mexico Tech include engineering, science, mathematics, and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at New Mexico Tech scored at least 670 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 570 to 680 in 2005.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at New Mexico Tech are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,905 students study at the school (in 2005). New Mexico Tech is essentially a male school.
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801
General Phone: (800) 428-8324
Admissions Phone: (505) 835-5424
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 835-5333
http://www.nmt.edu
New Mexico Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 114 | electrical engineering, engineering mechanics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering, mining and mineral engineering, ... |
| Science | 83 | physics, biology, geology, physical sciences, chemistry, hydrology and water resources, geophysics, geochemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | computer science, information technology |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | general studies, technical and business writing |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | science teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 3 | business management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 176 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 82 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 10 |
In 2005, New Mexico Tech had a total enrollment of 1,905 students (1,584 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 70% |
| Women | 30% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 74% |
| Texas | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
New Mexico Tech offers campus housing for 700 of its 1,584 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Socorro, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 454 | 284 | 63% | 281 | 99% |
| Men | 302 | 201 | 67% | 198 | 99% |
| Women | 152 | 83 | 55% | 83 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 46% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 835-5424
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,643 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,463 |
| Room and board | $ 4,866 |
| Room charge | $ 2,116 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,710 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 835-5333
New Mexico Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $67,582 | 5 | $70,335 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $59,619 | 5 | $59,107 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $51,070 | 12 | $47,912 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $60,097 | 23 | $54,986 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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