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New Mexico State University
Las Cruces , NM
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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
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
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admssions@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3121
Fax: 575-646-6330
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness |
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| Agricultural And Extension Education |
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| Agriculture |
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| Agronomy And Crop Science |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Food Technology And Processing |
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| Horticultural Science |
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| Range Science And Management |
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| Soil Science And Agronomy |
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| Turf And Turfgrass Management |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Ecology |
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| Genetics |
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| Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology |
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| Plant Pathology/phytopathology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Journalism |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Agricultural Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Speech/language Impairments |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technology |
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| Surveying Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Family Resource Management |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Dietetics |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Natural Resource Economics |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music Performance |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,192
Applied
5,230
Accepted
11,713
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,849
Females Applied
3,189
Females Accepted
66%
Male Admissions
3,343
Males Applied
2,041
Males Accepted
61%
Applying
20
Application Fee
3.49
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 513 | 450 | 580 | |
| SAT Math | 517 | 460 | 580 | |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,875
In-state
21,864
Out-of-state
Fees
1,212
Full-time student fees
9,538
Room & board
5,518
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| 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
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% |
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| 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 | |
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| 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
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
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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