School Information

60.6
Total Cost $17,434
Total Enrollment 18,526
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

http://www.nmsu.edu/
2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001
(575) 646-0111

New Mexico State University is the state’s land-grant university, serving the educational needs of New Mexico’s diverse population through comprehensive programs of education, research, extension education, and public service.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 87.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 66.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,178), and 41% receive loans ($6,593 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,526. Off campus it is around $7,526.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $9,500 per year.

Yearly Tuition
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,998
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,150
Tuition Graduate in State $4,080
Tuition Graduate Out of State $14,256
Living Costs
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,434
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $27,586
Total Expense In State Off Campus $17,434
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,908
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $27,586
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $20,060
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,650 people applied to New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of the applicants, 96.0% were admitted (97.0% male & 96.0% female ) and 45.0% accepted (47.0% male and 43.0% female)

Of the 14,692 undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (75.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 47.0% of the 3,834 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     74.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     36.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     12.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     45.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (575) 646-3121
Admissions Office Email admissions@nmsu.edu
Admissions Office Address NMSU Division of Student Success: Undergraduate Admissions, Services Building, Suite A MSC 3A / P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Admissions Transfer URL http://prospective.nmsu.edu/transfer/index.html
Admissions Website http://prospective.nmsu.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://prospective.nmsu.edu/apply/index.html
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to New Mexico State University-Main Campus, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
New Mexico State University-Main Campus SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 533
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 113 30 3
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 42
Agricultural and Extension Education Services 2
Agricultural Economics 8
Agriculture, General 0 7
Agronomy and Crop Science 4 4 1
Animal Sciences, General 40 7 1
Horticultural Science 7 1
Range Science and Management 12 3 1
Soil Science and Agronomy, General 2
Turf and Turfgrass Management 4
Architecture and related services 1
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 1
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
Women's Studies 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 93 12 7
Biochemistry 14
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 63 8 5
Ecology 0
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 12
Molecular Biology 0 2
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 4 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 29 439 73 7
Accounting 64 23
Business Administration and Management, General 77 50 7
Business/Commerce, General 29 77
Finance, General 58
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 73
International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 80
Communication, journalism, and related programs 55
Journalism 55
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 52 24 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 22 24 1
Information Technology 30
Education 1 0 284 228 27
Agricultural Teacher Education 6 12
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 11 5
Curriculum and Instruction 1 13
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0 20
Education, General 0 159
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments 18 19
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 27 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 155
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 9
Music Teacher Education 22
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 18
Secondary Education and Teaching 29
Special Education and Teaching, General 7 1
Teacher Assistant/Aide 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 0
Engineering 7 141 136 9
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 2
Chemical Engineering 14 8 0
Civil Engineering, General 23 20 0
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 42 41 0
Engineering Physics 2
Engineering, General 9
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 3
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 0
Industrial Engineering 7 52 0
Mechanical Engineering 51 12 0
Systems Engineering 7
Engineering technologies/technicians 1 57
Engineering Technology, General 1 45
Surveying Technology/Surveying 12
English language and literature/letters 58 39 1
Creative Writing 12
English Language and Literature, General 32 16
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 26 11
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 80 10
Apparel and Textiles, General 18
Family Resource Management Studies, General 0 10
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 24
Human Development and Family Studies, General 38
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 82 4
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 82
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 168 55 1
Athletic Training/Trainer 4
Environmental Health 1
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 129 33
Public Health Education and Promotion 34 22
History 38 9
History, General 38 9
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 101 0 0
General Studies 0 74 0 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 27
Mathematics and statistics 12 11 4
Mathematics, General 12 7 4
Statistics, General 4
Natural resources and conservation 14 5
Environmental Science 0
Environmental Studies 3 0
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 11 5
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 11
Physical sciences 26 23 9
Astronomy 2 2
Chemistry, General 14 4 6
Geology/Earth Science, General 4 11
Physics, General 8 6 1
Psychology 6 70 7 2
Psychology, General 70 7 2
School Psychology 6
Public administration and social service professions 78 84
Community Organization and Advocacy 19
Public Administration 4
Social Work 59 80
Security and protective services 0 149 29
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0 149 29
Social sciences 119 44
Anthropology 21 14
Economics, General 17 17
Geography 21 5
Political Science and Government, General 29 4
Sociology 31 4
Visual and performing arts 57 13
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 6
Dance, General 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0 7
Music Performance, General 5 5
Visual and Performing Arts, General 30 1
 
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