New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year college in Las Cruces, New Mexico with 11,946 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, costs an average of $6,313 a year after grants and graduates 54% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admissions
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
870 to 1110
4001600
ACT composite
17 to 24
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 450 to 570, math 420 to 540). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: $25 for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$8,226
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$25,350
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$11,956
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$21,766
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$6,313
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $6,313 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,453 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduation rate, earnings and debt
54%finished within 6 years73%came back for year two48%get a Pell Grant
54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $43,922 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $14,980 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$43,922
New Mexico median, public 4-year$44,198
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$14,980
New Mexico median$14,436
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus majors and what graduates earn
New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded bachelor's degrees in 72 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from aerospace engineering ($96,510).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
77 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,226 for in-state students and $25,350 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $6,313 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 450 to 570 in reading and writing and 420 to 540 in math, and 17 to 24 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is New Mexico State University-Main Campus test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, New Mexico State University-Main Campus reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
54% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,922 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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