# New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/new-mexico-state-university-main-campus

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 89% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 15,201 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 11,511 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–570 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 420–540 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $21,766 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $6,313 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $4,997 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $4,271 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,768 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $8,855 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $11,619 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 11,946 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 54% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,922 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,980 (FY2024) |

## What New Mexico State University-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 188030. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology