New Mexico State University Carlsbad - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into New Mexico State University Carlsbad

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into NMSU-Carlsbad? New Mexico State University Carlsbad is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult New Mexico State University Carlsbad directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

NMSU-Carlsbad GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

2.75

Typical High School Grades

B-

What GPA do you need to get into New Mexico State University Carlsbad?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into NMSU-Carlsbad are to have around a 2.75 high school GPA. You can get into NMSU-Carlsbad with slightly below average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at NMSU-Carlsbad is 2.75 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #9 in New Mexico for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.8 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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NMSU-Carlsbad SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

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Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for New Mexico State University Carlsbad
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SAT Scores for New Mexico State University Carlsbad
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

NMSU-Carlsbad ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

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Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for New Mexico State University Carlsbad
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ACT Scores for New Mexico State University Carlsbad
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 27, 2024

Days left to Apply

130

Applicants have 130 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 27, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New Mexico State University Carlsbad is $20.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New Mexico State University Carlsbad and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New Mexico State University Carlsbad Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at New Mexico State University Carlsbad
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188003 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico State University Carlsbad.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into New Mexico State University Carlsbad?

NMSU-Carlsbad has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges generally only require a high school diploma or a GED certificate to be admitted.

NMSU-Carlsbad Admission Requirements