Overview
Student Population
| Location | Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| Online | nmsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,635 prospective students applied, and 6,326 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,264 enrolled in the school. 11,133 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,156 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,515 plus fees of $1,171. NMSU is ranked 700 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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NMSU is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1160 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Mexico Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,171 |
| Room and Board | $9,252 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,192 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,380 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,171 |
| Room and Board | $9,252 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,192 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,464 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188030 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico State University Main Campus.