New Mexico State University: Review & Facts

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New Mexico State University is a large four-year, public school with 14,270 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1888 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

New Mexico State University will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
129
New Mexico State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 129 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Education, Business, Medical, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

New Mexico State University student retention rate is fair at 72% (above New Mexico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Good
The graduation rate at New Mexico State University is below average: 55%.

Student to faculty ratio at New Mexico State University is decent - 16:1. Find out more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, $23,500 per year. The additional fees at New Mexico State University beyond tuition are approximately $1,300; this comes to $24,800 a year.

Read the details about New Mexico State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 15,860 applications were submitted and 12,378 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at New Mexico State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,100
Medium
New Mexico State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at New Mexico State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
New Mexico State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,100 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at New Mexico State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, New Mexico State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

New Mexico State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
New Mexico State University
2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, New Mexico
88003-8001, USA
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