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 11,903 prospective students applied, and 6,497 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,178 enrolled in the school. 11,133 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,156 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,875 plus fees of $1,212. NMSU is ranked 674 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
NMSU is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for New Mexico State University Main Campus within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#674 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#219 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
#3 in Best Public Colleges in New Mexico
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Value Colleges in New Mexico
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1150 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Mexico Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,212 |
| Room and Board | $9,538 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,416 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,281 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,212 |
| Room and Board | $9,538 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,416 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,270 |
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.
Current students may use the New Mexico State University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.