New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Suburb · 11,946 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Las Cruces, NM, 88003-8001 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
191 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,274
Out-of-state COA
$40,398
Avg net price
$8,889
Room & board
$12,282
In-state tuition
$8,183
Out-of-state tuition
$25,307
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,648
$30–48k
$7,424
$48–75k
$9,861
$75–110k
$13,146
$110k+
$14,049
Admissions
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1011
Reading 450–570
Math 420–540
ACT midpoint
20
Composite 17–24
English 15–24
Math 16–23
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
55%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,960
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,067
Median debt
$17,095
Monthly loan payment
$181
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,468–$23,359
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,728
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$23,951
Independent students
30%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
64%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$32,960
10 years after entry
$39,067
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Institutional
Endowment
$89M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
75%
Avg faculty salary
$10,198/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,132
Federal loan rate
20%
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