NMSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1020

The average composite SAT score for admitted New Mexico State University Main Campus freshman is 1020 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1020 is in the 43rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 900 to 1140

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 900 to 1140. The 75th percentile score is 1140 while the 25th percentile score is 900.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by NMSU but we estimate it to be around a 780 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 505

The average score for NMSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 505 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 450 and the 75th percentile score 560.

Average SAT Reading Score 515

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 450 to 580 and the average score for New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 515.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at New Mexico State University Main Campus based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 78%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.55.

Can I get into NMSU with a 1140 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1140 or higher is very competitive at NMSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 87% or higher.

Can I get into NMSU with a 1020 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1020 to 1130 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 78% to 86%.

Can I get into NMSU with a 900 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 900 to 1010 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 65% to 77% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into NMSU with a 780 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 780 to 890 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 64% chance of admission to NMSU. SAT scores below 780 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.