New Mexico State University-Main Campus
PublicLas Cruces, NM
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public large school with roughly 11,946 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 89% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $96,510/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,124 more per year in tuition and fees (3.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
New Mexico State University-Main Campus takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against New Mexico State University-Main Campus's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what New Mexico State University-Main Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at New Mexico State University-Main Campus typically score between 870–1110 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at New Mexico State University-Main Campus typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,274 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does New Mexico State University-Main Campus offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- New Mexico State University-Main Campus takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
For 2024-25, New Mexico State University-Main Campus's published tuition and required fees were $25,307 for out-of-state students and $8,183 for in-state students -- $17,124 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does New Mexico State University-Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- New Mexico State University-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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