- Acceptance rate: 44% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–660 reading and writing, 530–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–29 composite
- Average net price: $9,133 a year (2022–23)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology GPA requirements
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology acceptance rate
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admitted 687 of 1,544 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 44%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 595 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1207 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,133 a year at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate was 44% for fall 2024: it admitted 687 of 1,544 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students have?
The middle 50% of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (84% of them) scored 550–660 in Reading and Writing and 530–650 in Math. The median scores were 610 (Reading and Writing) and 595 (Math).
What ACT scores do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students have?
The middle 50% of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (14% of them) had composite scores of 20–29, with a median of 25.
Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accept AP credit?
Yes. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,133 a year at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).