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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Also known as: NMSU

📍 Las Cruces, New Mexico🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 11,946 Undergrads🔗 www.nmsu.edu

Overview

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a large public research university in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It enrolls about 11,946 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 89%. Graduates earn a median of $39,067 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

89%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,011

450–570

Net Price

$8,889

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

73%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$39,067

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

89.0%

SAT Average

1,011

ACT Composite

17–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200450 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200420 – 540 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,183

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$25,307

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,274

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$8,889

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$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

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

19.9%

Academics & Programs

New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers programs across 27 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

13.5%

Engineering

11.4%

Health Professions

9.2%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

6.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.1%

Education

5.7%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

5.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

34%

Retention (FT)

73%

% Earning >$25K

64%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$32,960

8 years

$36,423

10 years

$39,067

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

58.3%

White

61.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

24.3%

Black or African American

2.2%

Asian

1.0%

Hispanic / Latino

63.7%

Two or more races

3.0%

International

2.5%

Gender

Women

57.9%

Men

42.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Mexico State University-Main Campus hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 89%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1011.

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

In-state tuition is $8,183, and out-of-state is $25,307. Average net price after financial aid is $8,889.

What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Health Professions.

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

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 73% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.