New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is moderately difficult to get into. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admitted 74% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,226 applications received in 2023, 908 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the fee for the application costs $15.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's admissions stats.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	31.9%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	47.2%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	32.1%
Waitlist	No

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Applying Early to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

It is moderately difficult to get into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accepted 74% of students, about 908 from 1,226 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Wondering what factors are considered by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology for more information on admission factors.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	√	–	Standardized Test Scores (ACT preferred, SAT accepted)
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

Students admitted to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68.2% submitted a class rank. At New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 31.9% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 57.4% were in the top 25% and 85.8% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	31.5%
3.75 and 3.99	19.1%
3.50 and 3.74	14.4%
3.25 and 3.49	11.7%
3.00 and 3.24	9.1%
2.50 and 2.9	10.1%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 47.2% of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 32.1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accept transfer credits?

✅ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

✅ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is not test optional.

What is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate?

✅ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate is 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?

❌ New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology does not offer early decision.

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