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New Mexico Tech Admission Overview

New Mexico Tech admission requirements are competitive. Last year New Mexico Tech admitted 44.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1080-1310 / ACT 20-29. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

New Mexico Tech Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

44.5%

Admission Standards

Challenging

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Admission difficulty for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Acceptance Rate

The New Mexico Tech acceptance rate is 44.5%. Last year, 687 of 1,544 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in New Mexico.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into New Mexico Tech and can you get accepted?

New Mexico Tech is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

New Mexico Tech GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.63*

Typical High School Grades

A-

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.63*

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Average GPA

New Mexico Tech has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.63 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

*3.63 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

New Mexico Tech SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1080-1310

Freshmen who sent SAT

84%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1080
SAT 25th percentile scores for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 660
  • Math 650
  • Composite 1310
SAT 75th percentile scores for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at New Mexico Tech typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1080–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. New Mexico Tech ranks #2 in the state of New Mexico for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1080 to 1310

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1310+ Above 75th >60%
1200 to 1310 Avg + 45%-60%
1080 to 1200 Avg - 29%-45%
Below 1080 Below mid-50 <29%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

New Mexico Tech ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 20
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 27
  • Composite 29
ACT 75th percentile scores for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Average ACT

Incoming testers at New Mexico Tech typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. New Mexico Tech places #2 among colleges in New Mexico for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
29+ Above 75th >62%
24 to 29 Avg + 44%-62%
20 to 24 Avg - 31%-44%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <31%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

59% of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 30%
Top 25% of class 59%
Top 50% of class 86%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 507 1,027 1,544
Accepted 241 439 687
Acceptance Rate 48% 43% 44%
Enrolled 52 134 186
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 31% 27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is $15.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

New Mexico Tech is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 44.5% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187967.

GPA calculator: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026