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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NMPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Las Cruces, NM. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
11.9K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 24
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Engineering11% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,422
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,691
Earnings 5yr: $99,578
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,510
Earnings 5yr: $95,469
Debt: $24,537
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,683
Earnings 5yr: $97,373
Debt: $23,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,024
Earnings 5yr: $87,850
Debt: $21,261
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,605
Earnings 5yr: $83,221
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,091
Earnings 5yr: $89,216
Debt: $15,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,742
Earnings 5yr: $98,083
Debt: $18,759
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,961
Earnings 5yr: $80,465
Debt: $16,467
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,631
Earnings 5yr: $76,932
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,690
Earnings 5yr: $84,655
Debt: $22,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,951
Earnings 5yr: $77,392
Debt: $20,500
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,115
Earnings 5yr: $87,875
Debt: $13,382
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,678
Earnings 5yr: $60,166
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,890
Earnings 5yr: $55,084
Debt: $15,670
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,419
Earnings 5yr: $65,686
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,291
Earnings 5yr: $53,700
Debt: $9,995
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,538
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,139
Earnings 5yr: $42,214
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,115
Earnings 5yr: $64,563
Debt: $21,297
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$8,889
In-State Tuition$8,183
Out-of-State Tuition$25,307
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
38%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
45%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$32,960
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,067
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$111/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$34,045
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