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New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University is a large, public institution located in Las Cruces, nm. Founded in 1888, New Mexico State University offers undergraduate degrees in 251 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 11,065 undergraduates
cost $7,543 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into New Mexico State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.1%
SAT score average 1031
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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11
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! New Mexico State University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,543
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,252
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,280
Cost of attendance* $24,315
Average financial aid package $19,835
Estimated cost $4,480 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,667
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,252
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $4,280
Cost of attendance* $41,439
Average financial aid package $19,835
Estimated cost $21,604 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? New Mexico State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,065, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

14,779

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
53%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
19%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At New Mexico State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
phone 575-646-0111
address www.nmsu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about New Mexico State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is New Mexico State University?

New Mexico State University is located in Las Cruces, nm.

What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico State University? 

The acceptance rate for New Mexico State University is 78%.

What’s the average GPA for New Mexico State University?

The average high school GPA for New Mexico State University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at New Mexico State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at New Mexico State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $97,260.

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