New Mexico Tech: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

New Mexico Tech is a public institution located in Socorro, New Mexico with a selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, New Mexico Tech admits between a quarter and half of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 44%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1207 and an ACT composite around 26. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,873 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for New Mexico Tech?

Admitted students at New Mexico Tech typically present unweighted GPAs in the 3.6–3.9 range with several honors or AP courses.

SAT and ACT scores New Mexico Tech typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 530–650, with an EBRW midpoint near 605. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 20–29. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

How much does New Mexico Tech actually cost?

Published tuition is $9,476 for in-state students and $27,247 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $10,350 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $9,873 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 30% of students receive Pell Grants.

Most popular majors at New Mexico Tech

The most popular undergraduate programs at New Mexico Tech, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Biology, General. Across all programs, New Mexico Tech confers roughly 173 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Mechanical Engineering program report a median income of about $100,852 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is New Mexico Tech safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), New Mexico Tech disclosed 11 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 11.1 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 3 violent offenses and 2 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

Other colleges in New Mexico parents ask about

• St. John's College
  53% acceptance
• University of New Mexico-Main Campus
  95% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• University of Tennessee-Knoxville
  42% acceptance · Tennessee
• University of Maryland-College Park
  45% acceptance · Maryland
• University of Washington-Seattle Campus
  39% acceptance · Washington
• Auburn University
  46% acceptance · Alabama
• Whitman College
  38% acceptance · Washington
• George Washington University
  47% acceptance · District of Columbia

Common questions parents ask about New Mexico Tech