New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1301 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 356 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 320 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 3 of 1 | In Socorro |
| # 67 of 14,131 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 7 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
44%
Enrollment
10,813
Average SAT
1,195
Average ACT
25
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
1,066
Graduates
556
Male:Female Ratio
65:35
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has an acceptance rate of 44% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Applicants | 1,544 | 1,027 | 507 |
| Admissions | 687 | 439 | 241 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 185 | 133 | 52 |
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 46% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 11% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 33% |
| â– Black or African American | 2% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology majors
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has granted 1 associate degrees across 1 programs, 202 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs, 91 master's across 19 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 65 | 13 | 3 |
| Computer Science | - | 22 | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | - | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | - | 4 | 13 | - |
| Chemical Engineering | - | 9 | 7 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 10 | 4 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 10 | 4 | - |
| Physics, General | - | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Petroleum Engineering | - | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Civil Engineering, General | - | 8 | 4 | - |
| Materials Engineering | - | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | - | 3 | 6 | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | - | - | 9 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | - | 5 | 1 | - |
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | - | - | 4 | 1 |
| General Studies | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Geophysics and Seismology | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | - | - | 3 | 1 |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | - | 3 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 2 | - | - |
| Geochemistry | - | - | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 1 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 1 | 202 | 91 | 21 |
Publications & Citations
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has published 11,333 scientific papers with 322,650 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Geography and Cartography, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
8,100
/ 210,275
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
7,932
/ 247,056
|
| Physics |
7,527
/ 224,141
|
| Chemistry |
6,830
/ 207,113
|
| Geology |
6,623
/ 211,673
|
| Biology |
5,961
/ 182,287
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
4,993
/ 146,181
|
| Geography and Cartography |
4,239
/ 133,920
|
| Materials Science |
4,171
/ 107,493
|
| Organic chemistry |
3,820
/ 115,137
|
| Computer Science |
3,786
/ 102,303
|
| Paleontology |
3,700
/ 124,191
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,432
/ 90,249
|
| Earth science and Geoscience |
2,953
/ 104,407
|
| Ecology |
2,356
/ 75,987
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
2,124
/ 82,916
|
| Metallurgy |
2,108
/ 53,610
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
2,093
/ 78,961
|
| Optics |
2,019
/ 48,571
|
| Petrology and Geochemistry |
1,994
/ 75,992
|
| History |
1,675
/ 46,428
|
| Oceanography |
1,603
/ 59,965
|
| Archaeology |
1,563
/ 41,380
|
| Mathematics |
1,519
/ 44,829
|
| Biochemistry |
1,430
/ 45,387
|
| Geotechnical Engineering |
1,426
/ 40,534
|
| Aerospace Engineering |
1,370
/ 38,242
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,322
/ 29,512
|
| Medicine |
1,282
/ 33,933
|
| Electrical Engineering |
1,276
/ 28,201
|
| Chemical Engineering |
1,235
/ 42,388
|
| Genetics |
1,186
/ 34,731
|
| Political Science |
1,181
/ 31,327
|
| Law |
1,153
/ 31,065
|
| Philosophy |
1,146
/ 25,843
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
1,099
/ 18,355
|
| Physical |
1,098
/ 37,056
|
| Statistics |
1,048
/ 35,988
|
| Computer Vision |
1,017
/ 37,976
|
| Telecommunications |
973
/ 22,369
|
Annual publication & citation counts
9 Notable alumni
1. Larry Soderblom
1944-. (aged 82)
geophysicist
Laurence Albert Soderblom is an American geophysicist with the Astrogeology Science center at the United States Geological Survey in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he has served as Chief of the Branch of Astrogeology. Soderblom is best known for his work in imaging science.
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2. Irene E. Ryan
1909-1997 (aged 88)
geologist
politician
Irene Esther Ryan was an American geologist, aviator, and legislator during Alaska's history as both a United States territory and as a U.S. state. She was a member of the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives and of the Alaska State Senate. She was instrumental in the creation of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which helped insure state revenue...
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3. Elmore Morgenthaler
1922-1997 (aged 75)
basketball player
Elmore Robert Morgenthaler was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Providence Steamrollers and the Philadelphia Warriors in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), among other franchises and leagues. Standing at 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m), Morgenthaler is officially recognized as the first seven-foot player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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4. Ibrahim Mohammad Bahr Alolom
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
Sayyid Dr. Muhammad-Ibrahim Bahr al-Uloom is an Iraqi politician, academician, and petroleum expert. He has served twice as the Iraqi Minister of Oil. He first took the ministerial role as part of the cabinet appointed by the Interim Iraq Governing Council in September 2003 until June 2004. Bahr al-Uloom went on to serve a second term as the minister in...
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All 9 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NMTNew Mexico TechNew Mexico School of Mines
Founded
1889
Colors
silver, gold
Academic calendar
August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff
787
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
801 Leroy Place Socorro, New Mexico, 87801 United States
City Population
9,000
Phone
8004288324
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