New Mexico State University Main Campus Comparison

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Overview

NMSU
Location Las Cruces, NM
Setting Midsize Suburban
Enrollment 14,268
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #811
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website nmsu.edu
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Costs

NMSU
Tuition (In State) $6,283
Tuition (Out of State) $23,407
Room & Board $11,252
Avg Net Price $10,407
Avg Grant Aid $13,168
% Receiving Grant Aid 95%

Admission

NMSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 15,860
Admitted 12,378
Acceptance Rate 78%
Enrolled % 18.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.55
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 17/23
SAT Range 900/1140
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

NMSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (20%)
  • Education (10%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (7%)
  • Engineering (7%)
  • Social Sciences (6%)

Outcomes

NMSU
Graduation Rate 46%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $39,400
Making Student Loan Payments 44%
Median Student Loan Debt $17,118
Median Loan Payment $176

Diversity

NMSU
% Men 42%
% Women 58%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 30%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 55%
% Native American 2%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 5%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

NMSU
% In-State 72%
% Out-of-State 25%

Campus

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