Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002657
- Phone: (505) 287-6678
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.58%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
80FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,038Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
New Mexico State University
1500 Third Street, Grants, NM
NMSU provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of New Mexico. Around nineteen thousand students enroll at NMSU per year.
Areas of study offered at NMSU include but are not limited to:
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1230 to 1590 on the SAT and between 18 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. 80% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 37 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at prospective.nmsu.edu.
The tuition at New Mexico State University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $20,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,200 per year. Students enrolled at NMSU may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.
The mascot for New Mexico State University is the "Aggies", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates New Mexico State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at New Mexico State University is around 14,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 16% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $9,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $20 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $5,900-$7,100
- Out-of-State: $22,000-$26,240
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $250-$290 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $910-$1,100 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $12,028 |
Receiving Student Loans | 32% | $1,734 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, New Mexico State University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
New Mexico State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Western Athletic Conference)
- Football (Sun Belt Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by New Mexico State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, D, M)
- Agriculture (B, M)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (B, D, M)
- Turf Management
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Genetics (B)
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Bioinformatics
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Finance (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- International Business (B)
- Financial Planning (C)
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, C, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, M)
- Engineering (D)
- Systems Engineering (C)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Dietetics (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Public Health (C)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Environmental Health
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Museum Studies (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
- General Studies (D, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, M)
- Astronomy (D, M)
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science (D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- School Psychology (C)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B, M)
- Political Science (B, M)
- Geography (B, M)
- Anthropology (B, M)
- Economics (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to New Mexico State University.
- The University of Texas at El Paso in Richardson, TX (38 miles away)
- Western New Mexico University in Santa Fe, NM (96 miles away)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Gallup, NM (124 miles away)
- New Mexico Military Institute in Hobbs, NM (151 miles away)
- University of New Mexico in Los Alamos, NM (194 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in New Mexico
- See all public colleges in New Mexico
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002657
- Phone: (505) 287-6678
- School Homepage