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New Mexico State University
Overview
New Mexico State University / Department of Government is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Government | |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Public administration |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (if GPA less than 3.0) Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Optional |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25
Applied
19
Accepted
14
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | March 1st | March 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (if GPA less than 3.0) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation, resume |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
35
Total Graduate Students
37%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
62%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 51.43% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.57% |
| White or Caucasian | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.86% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (54%)
Female (45%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 1
Male (5)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | U.S.-Mexico border studies, public administration and policy, international relations, Latin America, American politics and theory, Native American policy |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 6,901 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC 3BN
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States