New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Public, 4-year
2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Quick Facts
11,561
Total Enrollment
76%
Acceptance Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
$32,960
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,147
In-State Tuition
$6,747
Avg Net Price
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1004
Avg SAT Score
About New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
| Branch Campuses | 4 |
Location
| Address | 2850 Weddell Street |
| City | Las Cruces, NM |
| ZIP Code | 88003-8001 |
| County | Doña Ana County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dan Arvizu (Chancellor)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 11,561 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 41% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 24.9% |
| Black | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 62.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.5% |
| Unknown | 0.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 19.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 15.0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 450 | 500 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 435 | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,147
In-State Tuition
$25,271
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,930
Total Cost of Attendance
$6,747
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 40% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 23% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 40% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $17,095 |
| Median Total Debt | $10,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,728 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 45% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,104 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $5,724 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $8,877 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $10,223 |
| $110,001+ | $10,360 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$32,960
6 Years After
$36,423
8 Years After
$39,067
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $17,762 | 75th percentile: $50,706
Earnings by Family Income Background
$30,608
Low Income
$35,077
Middle Income
$43,813
High Income
Student Outcomes
75%
Full-Time Retention
27%
Part-Time Retention
52%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,917
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,703
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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