School Summary

New Mexico State University


General Information:

Founded in 1888, New Mexico State University is seated on 900 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 321. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1780 E University Ave

Las Cruces, NM
88003
For more information call: 575 646-0111. This school has a website at https://www.nmsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=nmsu-u


Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: high school course requirements: 4 units of English, 4 of math, 2 of science beyond general science, and 1 foreign language/fine art; must have 2.75 HS GPA, rank in the top 20% of graduating class, or ACT composite score of 21 (SAT of 1060 new format)
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,728.00 $25,055.00
Room and Board $11,956.00 $11,956.00
Fees $1,828.00 $1,828.00
Total $20,512.00 $38,839.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.nmsu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 1.8% 1%
600-699 15.1% 9.3%
500-599 38.9% 36.7%
400-499 36.4% 38%
300-399 7.5% 14.7%
200-299 0.3% 0.3%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 2.1%
24-29 24.1%
18-23 47%
12-17 26.3%
6-11 0.5%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 20%
11-25% 28.00%
26-50% 32.00%
Under 50% 21.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Fencing, Golf, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball

Triathlon, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Fencing, Golf, Rugby, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,249
Female 7,249
Total 12,498


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 6,443
Female 8,956
Total 15,399

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 2%
Hispanic 63%
Native American 2%
White 24%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 78%
At Least 25 Years Old 22%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 79%
Out Of State 21%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 22%
Live Off Campus 78%



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 19.0401                                           Family Resource Management Studies, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 19.0901                                           Apparel and Textiles, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 26.0801                                           Genetics, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 51.2207                                           Public Health Education and Promotion
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0105                                           Applied Linguistics
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 01.1002                                           Food Technology and Processing
  • 03.0204                                           Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
  • 01.0103                                           Agricultural Economics
  • 51.2202                                           Environmental Health
  • 01.1102                                           Agronomy and Crop Science
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 13.0406                                           Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • 01.1103                                           Horticultural Science
  • 26.0503                                           Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
  • 26.0305                                           Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
  • 01.1106                                           Range Science and Management
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.1301                                           Ecology
  • 13.1012                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
  • 38.0104                                           Applied and Professional Ethics
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 44.0201                                           Community Organization and Advocacy
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 01.0607                                           Turf and Turfgrass Management
  • 01.1201                                           Soil Science and Agronomy, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 14.3901                                           Geological/Geophysical Engineering
  • 15.1102                                           Surveying Technology/Surveying
  • 14.0201                                           Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 04.0301                                           City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 01.0102                                           Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 01.0801                                           Agricultural and Extension Education Services
  • 51.1504                                           Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1301                                           Agricultural Teacher Education
  • 13.1308                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • 10.0304                                           Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies

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