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New Mexico State University
  • 4 Year
  • LAS CRUCES, NM

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

New Mexico State is an above-average public university located in University Park, New Mexico in the El Paso Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,466 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the New Mexico State acceptance rate is 63%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Business. Graduating 51% of students, New Mexico State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,800.

About

2850 WEDDELL STREET
LAS CRUCES, NM 88003
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference

Branch Campuses

New Mexico State University Rankings

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NMSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
63%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
950-1150
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$11,467 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,550 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
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Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
11
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
11
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    48%
  • On Campus
    45%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
9,466 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,109
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
4%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%

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