New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Las Cruces, NM. It enrolls about 14,779 students and admits roughly 76% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Las Cruces, NM 88003 |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Enrollment | 14,779 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| Applicants / admitted | 15,201 / 11,511 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,147 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $25,271 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 52% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $8,353 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 450–560 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–24 |
| Website | www.nmsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 5756460111 |
Admissions
About 15,201 students applied and 11,511 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,391 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,147 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $25,271. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $8,353 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,104 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,724 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,877 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,223 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,360 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,028 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 52% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM, Doña Ana County. Its coordinates are 32.2816, -106.7521.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
About 76% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 15,201 applicants.
How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,147 for in-state students and $25,271 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
About 14,779 students are enrolled.