College of Health and Social Services
Las Cruces, NM
272
Students
Suburban
Setting
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New Mexico State University / College of Health and Social Services is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| (Graduate Certificate) | ||
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | ||
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | ||
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 90 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | Yes |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
175
Applied
121
Accepted
64
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or MAT | |
| International Students | 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 Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
272
Total Graduate Students
46%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
53%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 44.49% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.51% |
| White or Caucasian | 39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.47% |
| Asian | 3.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.84% |
| Unknown | 1.47% |
Gender
Male (18%)
Female (81%)
Faculty
43
Total faculty
Full-time (31)
Part-time (12)
Male (11)
Female (32)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | U.S.-Mexico border health issues, women's and multicultural health issues, hospice care, advanced practice nursing roles, evidence-based practice, outreach and clinical judgment, family preservation, women's issues, multicultural issues |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 395,146 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
United States