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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM·Public·~89% acceptance

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public university based in Las Cruces, NM. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 89% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $8,889 per year. About 54% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $39,067 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$8,889/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $23,274
Aid cuts ~$14,385/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.18–3.68
SAT (middle 50%)870–1110
ACT (middle 50%)17–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
54%
graduation rate
73%
freshman retention
$32,960
median earnings, 6yr
$39,067
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admits about 89% of applicants.
How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost?
At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the average net price after aid is about $8,889 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $23,274 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 870–1110 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT.
What are New Mexico State University-Main Campus's application deadlines?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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