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New Mexico State University

#2 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
  • 4 Year
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 2,885 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B-
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    New Mexico State is an above-average public university located in University Park, New Mexico in the El Paso Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,703 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the New Mexico State acceptance rate is 64%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 46% of students, New Mexico State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,800.
    About New Mexico State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Sun Belt Conference
    Address
    2850 Weddell Street
    Las Cruces, NM 88003
    Website
    nmsu.edu
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    New Mexico State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    64%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    910-1160
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,449/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,582/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    84%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.171 responses
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.187 responses
    64%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.187 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      193 Graduates
    • Nursing
      179 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      172 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      170 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      126 Graduates
    • Psychology
      92 Graduates
    • Marketing
      87 Graduates
    • Biology
      79 Graduates
    • Foreign Languages and Literatures
      71 Graduates
    • Engineering Technician
      69 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    9,703Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,010
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    47%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 112 responses
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    • Depends on the person
      36%
    • Friendly
      26%
    • Generally friendly and approachable
      16%
    • Open to new thoughts
      7%
    • Down to Earth
      6%
    • Working for the weekend
      4%
    • Diverse
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    58%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.205 responses
    Poll
    46%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.256 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 121 responses
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    • Helpful
      28%
    • Normal
      21%
    • Interesting
      18%
    • You get back what you put in
      15%
    • Challenging
      7%
    • Suprising
      5%
    • diverse
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $34,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
    National
    83%
    81%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.105 responses
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    New Mexico State University Reviews

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    Well I like the accessibility of labs around campus! However parking is a bit expensive and it’s also really hard to find during the school semester. It’s nice that they have a gym! I also like the track and trails of the campus, I like the football and basketball games. It’s easy to have a very fun college experience here, and there is so many beneficial clubs here! There are also a couple of crappy teachers around campus but studying and doing your work outside of class is extremely important in succeeding, which is a good thing because it should require some work when going to college. Also our Pan Am center(auditorium) is nicer than the one in El Paso (just saying) sometimes artists come down and do concerts there and it’s really nice! Campus is constantly improving for the better and I personally think we have a really good engineering programs and a good nursing program if you guys are interested in those areas!
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    So far I have enjoyed my first year as a freshmen at New Mexico State University. The classes I have taken have been very informative and I believe that they will help me in the future while I am pursuing my degree. Most of the teachers so far have cared about what they are teaching the students and seem to want everyone to pass with the knowledge that they are giving us. Of course some of the professors are different but, the ones that are are usually PhD students and are more focused on their own degrees. So, make sure to check which professors you are signing up for! The campus however is just beautiful and the buildings are a good distance a part from each other which makes it easy to get to your next class. Overall, I love this campus and can't wait to continue the pursuit of my degree here!
    Going into college, I wasn't sure of much. I wasn't sure about whether or not this was the right school for me, whether of not i'd make friends and feel like i'd fit in, and i wasn't too sure about myself as a person, nor my place in the world. However, as my first year at NMSU is coming to an end, I can say that Iv'e learned so much from my wonderful professors, who have taken the initiative to teach me an incredible amount of material about the major i love. Iv'e made friendships that'll last a life time, and im finally starting to learn more about who I am. I fit in here. Go Aggies!