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Public4-Yearmedium campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM
2.8Above Average
76%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. With an enrollment of approximately 11,561 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 76%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $39,067 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $6,747 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
76%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
11,561
Total students
Median Earnings
$39,067
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,147
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,271
Per year
Average Net Price
$6,747
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
435
Median
505
75th
550
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
20
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$25,271/yr
In-State Tuition$8,147/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$6,747/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$26,988
10-Year Earnings
$390,670
ROI Multiple
14.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$39k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
11,561
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students