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Colleges / New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NM 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate97%
Acceptance Rate97%

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Academics

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires at least 130 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 55% of students who start college at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology graduate within six years.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted X
Summer Classes Available X
New Student Orientation

Reminder: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

When choosing a major, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Student Designed Majors

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology


Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Have An Online Program?

✅ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Have An Honors Program?

❌ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Require Internships?

🟨 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology


New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Library

The main library on campus is the The Skeen Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers these dual degree programs:

•Earth science, biology, math, physics

ROTC

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,734

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

97%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,425

Out-of-State

$24,254

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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