New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology SAT Scores and GPA

What are New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Socorro, NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Average SAT: 1310

The average SAT score composite at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a 1310.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1210, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1400.

In other words, a 1210 places you below average, while a 1400 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, but they really want to see at least a 1210 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	606	550	660
Reading + Writing	605	560	660
Composite	1310	1210	1400

Average GPA: 3.65

The average GPA at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 3.65. This makes New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.65, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.65, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 74.1%

The acceptance rate at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is 74.1%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 74 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 1210 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	1396	31
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	1395	33
University of Florida	Gainesville, FL	1360	30
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1358	30
University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29
University of Texas at Austin	Austin, TX	1355	30
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester, NY	1352	31

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
American University	Washington, DC	1329	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
Syracuse University	Syracuse, NY	1310	29
Auburn University	Auburn, AL	1304	27
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1290	28

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1246	27
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1241	28
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1175	25
Pace University	New York, NY	1173	26

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