Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
88% admitted · $19,702/yr after aid
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $6,313
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $43,922
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public college in Las Cruces, NM with 11,946 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1011 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $6,313 per year ($4,997 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $43,922 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,201
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,511
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–570
200800
SAT Math420–540
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136
What New Mexico State University-Main Campus looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,766
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,226
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,350
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$4,997
- $30–48k$4,271
- $48–75k$5,768
- $75–110k$8,855
- $110k+$11,619
Get a personal estimate with New Mexico State University-Main Campus's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $43,922
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,980
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,946
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 48%
- White24%
- Hispanic64%
- Black2%
- Asian1%
New Mexico State University-Main Campus FAQ
What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?+
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1011.
What ACT score do you need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is New Mexico State University-Main Campus test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to New Mexico State University-Main Campus?+
In Fall 2023, 15,201 students applied to New Mexico State University-Main Campus and 11,511 were admitted; 2,391 enrolled.
Does New Mexico State University-Main Campus consider legacy status?+
No. New Mexico State University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does New Mexico State University-Main Campus require an essay?+
New Mexico State University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,766 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,313.
What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 188030 · How we use this data
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