New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM | nmsu.edu
New Mexico is a land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, and service at all levels. Recognized as a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report, NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff, and students who are working together to make a difference. As a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico, NMSU offers an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
Representatives
Susan Metzler She/Her/Hers
Senior Admissions Advisor
(575) 646-3191 smetzler@nmsu.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
ELP (45 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
11,500 / 14,000
Average Class Size
27
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
27% / 70% / 6.4%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Western Athletic Conference (WAC)
Average ACT / SAT
23 / 1080
Mid-Range GPA
3.3
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
12,102 / 10,713 (87%)
Deposits
2,210
Applications Accepted
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? Yes
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Rolling
Transfer App Deadline
Rolling
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Top Scholarships: Dec 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
fa.nmsu.edu/scholarships
Points of Pride
NMSU is recognized as a top-tier university. Rankings are based on an assessment of excellence, graduation & retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate performance & alumni giving.
Forbes Magazine named NMSU the top University in New Mexico, and Reviews.org named Las Cruces the best college town in the state!
NMSU is part of the WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) and students can also earn merit scholarships.
