New Mexico State University-Main Campus

New Mexico State University-Main Campus (NMSU) is a four-year, public school located in Las Cruces, NM. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.

The NMSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,147 for New Mexico residents and $25,271 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,997.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the school has a total enrollment of 14,779 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).

NMSU's acceptance rate is 75.73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.77%. The median SAT scores is 990 and the ACT socre is 20.

NMSU ranked 174th in National Universities and 4th in New Mexico Colleges rankings. New Mexico State University-Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $8,147 for in-state students and $25,271 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,579 for in-state students and $19,421 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,799 for New Mexico residents and $25,890 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,990 for New Mexico residents and $19,819 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,147$25,271
Graduate$6,579$19,421
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,799$25,890
Graduate$6,990$19,819

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »75.73% Acceptance Rate / 20.77% Yield
Test Scores »990 SAT / 20 ACT
Graduation Rate »52%
Retention Rate75%(full-time), 27% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.67% (15 to 1)
Student Population »14,779 (12,113 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$14,997

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at NMSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

New Mexico State University-Main Campus Directory Information

Address2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone575-646-0111
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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