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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)
- 801 Leroy Place
- Socorro, NM 87801
- OPEID College Code: 00265400
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- General Phone: (800) 428-8324
- President: Daniel H. Lopez
- Website: www.nmt.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,710
- College Alias: New Mexico Tech
- College Mascot: Miners

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $16.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 576 | 258 | 834 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 363 (63%) | 144 (56%) | 507 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 199 (55%) | 83 (58%) | 282 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 110 | 39% |
| ACT ® Exam | 244 | 87% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 21% | 69% | 86% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,519 | $3,440 | $2,579 | $3,266 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 230 | 192 | 186 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,104 | $3,971 | $3,643 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,761 | $11,405 | $10,463 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,300 | $5,090 | $4,916 |
| Other Expenses | $3,108 | $2,798 | $2,530 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,300 | $5,090 | $4,916 |
| Other Expenses | $3,108 | $2,798 | $2,530 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,108 | $2,798 | $2,530 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,512 | $12,859 | $11,889 |
| Out of State | $21,169 | $20,293 | $18,709 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,512 | $12,859 | $11,889 |
| Out of State | $21,169 | $20,293 | $18,709 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,212 | $7,769 | $6,973 |
| Out of State | $15,869 | $15,203 | $13,793 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,710 Undergraduate: 1,328 Graduate: 382
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,143 Female: 567
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 889 Female: 439
- Graduate Gender Male: 254 Female: 128
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,322 Part-Time: 388
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,092 Part-Time: 236
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 230 Part-Time: 152
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 147 | 9% |
| American Indian | 39 | 2% |
| Black | 16 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 49 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 362 | 21% |
| White | 1,079 | 63% |
| Unknown | 18 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 38 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 438 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 357 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 333 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 208 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 92 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 56 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 97 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 78 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.7% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 914 | 877 | 37 |
| Faculty Status | 134 | 131 | 3 |
| Tenured Faculty | 79 | 77 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 132 | 129 | 3 |
| Primarily Instruction | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Primarily Research | 4 | 4 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 146 | 143 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 231 | 221 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 405 | 384 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 102 | 91 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 81 | 78 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 90 | 86 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,251 (124) | $67,439 (98) | $57,004 (26) |
| Professor | $82,278 (37) | $84,307 (32) | $69,295 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $63,537 (45) | $63,926 (37) | $61,735 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,920 (35) | $56,637 (26) | $53,848 (9) |
| Instructor | $34,993 (2) | - (-) | $34,993 (2) |
| Lecturer | $32,092 (5) | $24,441 (3) | $43,569 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $111,627 (1) | $111,627 (1) | - (-) |
| Professor | $111,627 (1) | $111,627 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,459 (125) | $67,680 (99) | $57,004 (26) |
| Professor | $82,517 (38) | $84,520 (33) | $69,295 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $63,537 (45) | $63,926 (37) | $61,735 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,920 (35) | $56,637 (26) | $53,848 (9) |
| Instructor | $34,993 (2) | - (-) | $34,993 (2) |
| Lecturer | $32,092 (5) | $24,441 (3) | $43,569 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 3 |
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