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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

NMSU

Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001

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Known for business — excellent value

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Las Cruces with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1004, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 11.6K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,067 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,747.

Established
1888
Mascot
Pistol Pete
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Conference USA (C-USA)

Campus Visits

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76%Acceptance
1004SAT Avg
11,561Students
15:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$39,067Earnings 10yr
$6,747Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New Mexico State University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1004

Reading & WritingMid: 525
450560
MathMid: 505
435550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1004

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,147
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,271
Room & Board$12,026
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$20,930
Average Net Price$6,747
Median Debt at Graduation$17,095
Monthly Payment (10yr)$181

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,104
$30–48K$5,724
$48–75K$8,877
$75–110K$10,223
$110K+$10,360

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$6,747

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

82

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (251)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,561
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Black 2%
Hispanic 63%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.2%
Freshman Retention74.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,960
8 Years$36,423
10 Years$39,067

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,500
Men
$47,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#222
Forbes
#418
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#130

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Aggies

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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