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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
PO Box 30001, MSC 3A
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
PO Box 30001, MSC 3A
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone
575-646-5545
Email
admissions@nmsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Corbett Center Student Union
Zhul Library
NMSU Bookstore
Activity Center
Frenger Food Court
Zhul Library
NMSU Bookstore
Activity Center
Frenger Food Court
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Dripping Springs Hiking Area
Downtown Las Cruces (Farmers Market)
Old Mesilla Plaza
Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument
A Mountain Hiking Trails
Downtown Las Cruces (Farmers Market)
Old Mesilla Plaza
Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument
A Mountain Hiking Trails
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
visit@nmsu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Not available as part of campus visit. Available during Aggie Welcome & Orientation.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxis and public transit available to campus. Closest airport is El Paso International.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From El Paso International Airport - Follow signs to I-10 West, stay on I-10 West for about 45 miles.
From I-10, take the E University Ave exit in Las Cruces. Turn east on to E. University Ave.
From I-25, take exit 1. Turn west on E. University Ave.
Local Accommodations
Courtyard by Marriott, Las Cruces (575-526-1722)
Comfort Suites University, Las Cruces (575-522-1300)
Hilton Garden Inn, Las Cruces (877-208-8876)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 15,860
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.53
GPA Breakdown
18%
4.0
18%
3.75 - 3.99
20%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 560
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
900 - 1020
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
980
with Terminal Degree
676
510
Women
470
Men
386
Minority
52
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
45%
Graduate in 6 years
51%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Agricultural and Extension Education Services.
Agriculture, General.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Food Technology and Processing.
Horticultural Science.
Range Science and Management.
Soil Science and Agronomy, General.
Turf and Turfgrass Management.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Ecology.
Genetics, General.
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Agricultural Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
Surveying Technology/Surveying.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Industrial Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resource Economics.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Applied and Professional Ethics.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Don T. Foster
1981, Don T. Foster is a television writer/producer and creative consultant in Hollywood.
Dr. Kellie Ann Jurado
2011, Jurado?s groundbreaking work on Zika virus pathogenesis, established her as a leader in the field of infectious diseases.
Anthony Boor
1989, Anthony (Tony) Boor is chief financial officer and executive vice president of Blackbaud, a cloud software company powering the social good community?nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare organizations, religious organizations, and individual change agents.
Wencil McClenahan
1991, Wencil McClenahan had a 25-year career with Boeing Company, where he was twice recognized as a World Class Engineer and selected as Boeing Associate Technical Fellow.
David Gallegos
1997, An athletic trainer in the Las Cruces community, David Gallegos previously worked in minor league baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers then moved to the NFL to join the Arizona Cardinals.
Dr. Michael Galyean
1973, Galyean is the Paul Whitfield Distinguished Professor in the Department of Veterinary Sciences at Texas Tech University.
Dr. Bobby Brooke Herrera
2012, Herrera has collaborated with academic institutions like Harvard University and industry partners to improve the health care systems in both the U.S. and low- and middle-income countries around the world.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
45%
Graduate in 6 years
51%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jun 30
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,337
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,096
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,298
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
47%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$17,921
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
11,591
Foreign Countries Represented
39
Demographics
2.39%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.09%
Asian
2.80%
Black
63.49%
Hispanic
23.97%
Caucasian
1.08%
Unknown
2.78%
International
58% female
42% male
25% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
23%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
56%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
65/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
International Student
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Access Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Aaron Salas
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Once admitted, new students with disabilities are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Director of Disability Access Services and provide appropriate documentation of diagnosis of their disability. Please visit https://studentlife.nmsu.edu/disability-access-services1/index.html for more information.Documentation Required for ADHD
Once admitted, new students with disabilities are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Director of Disability Access Services and provide appropriate documentation of diagnosis of their disability. Please visit https://studentlife.nmsu.edu/disability-access-services1/index.html for more information.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
No
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
5% join a fraternity
4% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Aggies)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Rodeo
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Rodeo
Tennis
Women's Sports (Aggies)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
95/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Bronze
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, HP, Lenovo
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
