Colleges in Socorro, New Mexico
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Socorro, New Mexico (1 Public). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $9,873 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 57.0%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 44% of applicants.
The median net price in Socorro runs about $984 higher than the New Mexico statewide median of $8,889.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Socorro, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$9,873
After aid
Median grad rate
57.0%
6-year
Median admission rate
44%
Median enrollment
995
Undergrad
All colleges in Socorro
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | NM | Public, 4-year | $9,873 | 57.0% | 44% | 995 | Complete |
Top programs in Socorro
Most-completed programs across Socorro colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Engineering59.1% of degrees
- Computer science10.8% of degrees
- Physical sciences10.8% of degrees
- Biological sciences8.4% of degrees
- Mathematics4.9% of degrees
- Liberal arts2.0% of degrees
- Engineering tech1.5% of degrees
- Psychology1.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Socorro
Q.How many colleges are in Socorro, New Mexico?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Socorro, New Mexico that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Socorro?
By undergraduate enrollment, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is the largest institution in Socorro with roughly 995 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Socorro?
Based on average net price after aid, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is the most affordable institution in Socorro at $9,873 per year.
Q.Which Socorro college has the highest graduation rate?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Socorro institutions at 57.0%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Socorro?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in Socorro is $9,873 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Socorro?
Across Socorro colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Engineering, Computer science, Physical sciences.
Q.Are there community colleges in Socorro?
Yes — Socorro includes 1 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Socorro that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.