New Mexico State University

Overview

New Mexico State University is a University institution located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Box 30001, MSC 3A
Las Cruces, NM  88003-8001
United States

Contact Danielle Staley
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admssions@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3121
Fax: 575-646-6330

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness
Agricultural And Extension Education
Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences
Food Technology And Processing
Horticultural Science
Range Science And Management
Soil Science And Agronomy
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Ecology
Genetics
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Plant Pathology/phytopathology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Finance
Hospitality Administration
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Journalism
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
Special Education&-individuals With Speech/language Impairments
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technology
Surveying Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles
Family Resource Management
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Community Health Services Counseling
Dietetics
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Natural Resource Economics
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music Performance
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,192

Applied

5,230

Accepted

11,713

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,849

Females Applied

3,189

Females Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,343

Males Applied

2,041

Males Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	3 recommendations
Other requirements:	High school course requirements: 4 units of English, 4 of math, 2 of science beyond general science, and 1 foreign language/fine art; must have 2.75 HS GPA, rank in the top 20% of graduating class, or ACT composite score of 21 (SAT of 1060 new format)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	513	450	580
SAT Math	517	460	580
ACT Composite	21	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,515

In-state

20,599

Out-of-state

Fees

1,171

Full-time student fees

9,252

Room & board

5,350

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

13,894

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,430

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,836

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,497

Avg. Loan Aid

3,585

Avg. Grant Aid

9,874

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,713

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	59.19%
Black or African American	2.78%
White or Caucasian	27.04%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.13%
Asian	1.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	2.07%
Other	1.02%

Gender

Male (45.47%)

Female (54.53%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	20%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Keep State Great, The Big Event and Latino Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
academic fraternities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

976

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 639

Part-time - 337

Male - 490

Female - 486

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