Virtually all of the faculty hold the Ph.D. degree. A faculty advisor is available to each student for consultation on academic and personal matters. Through employment and campus contact, the student also has many opportunities to know members of the professional staffs of the other divisions of Tech. New Mexico Tech does not offer athletic scholarships or participate in major spectator sports. However, students participate in a rich variety of intramural, club, and individual sports activities.
Student organizations cater to professional, hobby, and social interests.