New Mexico State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Las Cruces, NM

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$6,041

Avg in-state tuition

$22,507

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About New Mexico State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

New Mexico State University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,575, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 89 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,041, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,507.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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14k

Students enrolled

54%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

58%

White

27%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Black

3%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

42

Total Online Enrollment

7,731

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

79% On-campus

21% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 12% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 53% online

Master's Check Bold 28% online

Doctorate Check Bold 14% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,041 $22,507
Graduate $4,981 $17,330

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,240
On-campus room and board $10,228
On-campus other expenses $4,271
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,083
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,271
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,271

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $21,780 $38,246
Off-campus without family $20,635 $37,101
Off-campus with family $11,552 $28,018

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

49%

State Grant Aid

60%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,296
State Grant Aid $2,654
Institution Grant Aid $7,472
Pell Grant Aid $4,968

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC