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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM β€’ public β€’ I | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student Population
Undergrad: 13,685 β€’ Total: 16,904
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, NM
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Website
Region
Southwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 5,641 (41.2%) β€’ 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
βœ“ 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
β€”
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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πŸ’° Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
GPA 3.0+
In-State Awards
$500-$6,000/yr
7 automatic scholarships (12 total)
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