New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Acceptance Rate
Socorro, New Mexico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,112
- Admitted
- 600
- Yield
- 37%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 36.4% in 2014–15 to 54% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,003 to 1,112 (+11%) over that period.
Its 54% rate makes New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (50.1% for women vs 56.5% for men, a 6.4-point gap). New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 37% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,003 | 365 | 36.4% | 290 |
| 2015–16 | 1,628 | 398 | 24.4% | 338 |
| 2016–17 | 1,663 | 390 | 23.5% | 302 |
| 2017–18 | 1,513 | 328 | 21.7% | 240 |
| 2018–19 | 1,740 | 403 | 23.2% | 302 |
| 2019–20 | 1,143 | 912 | 79.8% | 250 |
| 2020–21 | 1,754 | 1,694 | 96.6% | 284 |
| 2021–22 | 1,006 | 973 | 96.7% | 301 |
| 2022–23 | 1,220 | 908 | 74.4% | 301 |
| 2023–24 | 1,112 | 600 | 54% | 222 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 425 | 213 | 50.1% |
| Men | 685 | 387 | 56.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–650 | 79% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 25% |
How New Mexico Institute compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's acceptance rate is 54% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (600 admitted of 1,112 applicants).
Is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology test optional?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology received 1,112 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 600.
What SAT score do you need for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology?
Admitted students at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology typically scored 500–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology getting harder to get into?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 36.4% in 2014–15 to 54% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.nmt.edu/.