New Mexico State University Carlsbad Comparison

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Overview

NMSU-Carlsbad
Location Carlsbad, NM
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 1,673
Type Public 2 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website nmsu.edu
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Costs

NMSU-Carlsbad
Tuition (In State) $984
Tuition (Out of State) $3,816
Room & Board $12,343
Avg Net Price $8,444
Avg Grant Aid $3,423
% Receiving Grant Aid 91%

Admission

NMSU-Carlsbad
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Applied -
Admitted -
Acceptance Rate Open
Enrolled % Open
Avg High School GPA 2.75
Typical High School Grades B-
Admissions Standards Unavailable
Applicant Competition
ACT Range
SAT Range
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Application Deadline Aug 27, 2025

Academics

NMSU-Carlsbad
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (42%)
  • Health Professions (28%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Business (7%)
  • Construction Trades (6%)

Outcomes

NMSU-Carlsbad
Graduation Rate -
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $39,400
Making Student Loan Payments 44%
Median Student Loan Debt $17,118
Median Loan Payment $176

Diversity

NMSU-Carlsbad
% Men 36%
% Women 64%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 36%
% Black 1%
% Hispanic 56%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 1%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

NMSU-Carlsbad
% In-State 93%
% Out-of-State 2%

Campus

NMSU-Carlsbad
Campus Housing No
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan No
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/