New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$25,271
Surrounding Environment
Suburb: Midsize
Description:
New Mexico State, founded in 1888, is a public, multipurpose university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Home Economics, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration and Economics, Education, Engineering, and Health and Social Services. Its 900-acre campus is located in Las Cruces, 42 miles north of El Paso, Texas.
2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
General Info:
575.646.0111
Website:
www.nmsu.edu/
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Admissions
Fall 2023
Application Fee: $25
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Number of Applicants Applicants Admitted Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time Part Time
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 1,686 enrolled students, or 71%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 450 560 Math 435 550 Writing 450 560
ACT The ACT was taken by 532 enrolled students, or 22%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 15 23 Math 17 24
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2023-2024
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State Out-Of-State Books & Supplies On-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus Room & Board Other Expenses Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
| Majors | Degree Type |
|---|---|
| Accounting. | Master's Degree |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Agricultural Economics. | Master's Degree |
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | Master's Degree |
| Agriculture, General. | Master's Degree |
| Agronomy and Crop Science. | MD/DO |
| Animal Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Anthropology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Applied and Professional Ethics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Applied Economics. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Applied Linguistics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Astronomy. | MD/DO |
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | Master's Degree |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Biochemistry. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bioinformatics. | Master's Degree |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | MD/DO |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Chemical Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Chemistry, General. | MD/DO |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | Bachelor's Degree |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Civil Engineering, General. | Master's Degree |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Communication, General. | Master's Degree |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
| Computer Science. | Master's Degree |
| Counseling Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | MD/DO |
| Creative Writing. | Master's Degree |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | MD/DO |
| Dance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Development Economics and International Development. | MD/DO |
| Dietetics/Dietitian. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Ecology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Economics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Education, General. | MD/DO |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments. | Master's Degree |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's Degree |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | MD/DO |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Environmental Health. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Environmental Studies. | Master's Degree |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Environmental/Natural Resource Economics. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Ethnic Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | MD/DO |
| Experimental Psychology. | MD/DO |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Family Resource Management Studies, General. | Master's Degree |
| Finance, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Financial Planning and Services. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | Master's Degree |
| Food Technology and Processing. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| General Studies. | MD/DO |
| Genetics, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Geography. | Master's Degree |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | Master's Degree |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | Bachelor's Degree |
| History, General. | Master's Degree |
| Horticultural Science. | Master's Degree |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | Master's Degree |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science. | MD/DO |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Information Technology. | Master's Degree |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's Degree |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. | Master's Degree |
| Molecular Biology. | MD/DO |
| Museology/Museum Studies. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Music Performance, General. | Master's Degree |
| Music Teacher Education. | Master's Degree |
| Nursing Practice. | MD/DO |
| Nursing Science. | MD/DO |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Physics, General. | MD/DO |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology. | Master's Degree |
| Political Science and Government, General. | Master's Degree |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
| Psychopharmacology. | Master's Degree |
| Public Administration. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health Education and Promotion. | Master's Degree |
| Public Health, General. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Range Science and Management. | MD/DO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other. | Master's Degree |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | Master's Degree |
| Rhetoric and Composition. | Master's Degree |
| School Psychology. | Post - Master's Cert |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Social Work. | Master's Degree |
| Sociology, General. | Master's Degree |
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | Master's Degree |
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | MD/DO |
| Statistics, General. | Master's Degree |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Systems Engineering. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. | Postbaccalaureate |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management. | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Master's Degree |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. | Master's Degree |
| Women's Studies. | Bachelor's Degree |
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Year: 2022-2023
| Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grants | 1,112 | 49% | $ 5,701 |
| State/Local Grants | 1,635 | 71% | $ 7,736 |
| Institutional Grants | 1,683 | 73% | $ 8,707 |
| Loans To Students | 616 | 27% | $ 5,131 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 73%
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Enrollment
Fall 2022
| Undergraduate: | 11,591 |
| Graduate: | 2,677 |
| School Total: | 14,268 |
| By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 4,861 / 42% | 1,107 / 41% |
| Women | 6,730 / 58% | 1,570 / 59% |
| By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| International | 303 / 3% | 462 / 17% |
| African-American | 307 / 3% | 95 / 4% |
| Native American | 281 / 2% | 56 / 2% |
| Asian | 122 / 1% | 59 / 2% |
| Hispanic | 7,393 / 64% | 932 / 35% |
| Caucasian | 2,767 / 24% | 962 / 36% |
| Other | 114 / 1% | 21 / 1% |
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-Campus day care for children
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
- Air Force
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Conference USA Basketball: Conference USA Baseball: Conference USA Cross Country/Track: Conference USA
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