New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM • public • I | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 13,685 • Total: 16,904

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, NM
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Website

www.nmsu.edu

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 5,641 (41.2%) • Female: 8,044 (58.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	168	1.2%
Black/African American	353	2.6%
Hispanic/Latino	8,529	62.3%
White	3,418	25.0%
Two or More Races	405	3.0%
International	347	2.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

11,511 admitted from 15,201 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 450-560
Math: 435-550
Total: 885-1110

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

17-24

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$25

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

52.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

32.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

75.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

20.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$19,815

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$36,939

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $6,283
Out-of-state: $23,407

Room & Board

$12,282

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$6,648
$30,001-48,000	$7,424
$48,001-75,000	$9,861
$75,001-110,000	$13,146
$110,001+	$14,049

Students Receiving Pell Grants

81%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football (FBS) Golf Tennis

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$500-$6,000/yr

7 automatic scholarships (12 total)

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Common questions about New Mexico State University-Main Campus

What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?

New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 76% of applicants, from 15,201 applications.

How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost?

Tuition and fees are $6,283 in-state and $23,407 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $6,648 on average after aid.

Does New Mexico State University-Main Campus require SAT or ACT scores?

New Mexico State University-Main Campus does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 17 and 24 on the ACT.

What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?

52% of students graduate within six years.