New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology — Attraction in Socorro

Our daughter enrolled in the materials engineering degree for her undergrad. She loves the student to faculty ratio, and in particular the willingness of her professors to go the extra mile to ensure the students learn and are challenged, truly remarkable! So many aspects of this school truly make it the gem it is - a value for its price and location.

My only criticism would be dealing with the registrar's office. There is a woman who works there named Heather, who's bad mood and unwillingness to help does not reflect the school and the overwhelmingly positive and helpful nature found here. Dealing with the registrar's office at any college can be a pain, but I don't appreciate the attitude nor the feeling that the student nor their respective parents owe them anything, we are not doing you a favor and you are not...

Be careful with their financial aid office. They will set you up for failure. They haven't been paying for classes and certificates for several students. They will also flag you in the system to not receive any grants even though the verbiage says you're authorized to receive. So use caution when dealing with them. You might end up having to pay for everything. Even after you are almost done with class because they are having a hard time reading their own guidelines...

Love the atmosphere of this place. Love taking my dogs for walks at the college, beautiful rose garden during the summer months. Ducks at the pond will chase you sometimes for food..found out you can fish here but it's catch and release which is good.. Well lit walking at night is good. Plus they have Starbucks in the Fidel center! Awesome.. during the evening at sunset the mountain in the back ground is...