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New Mexico State University
#2 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 2,831 reviews
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Students at New Mexico State University

About the Students

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 109 responses
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  • Depends on the person
    37%
  • Friendly
    27%
  • Generally friendly and approachable
    16%
  • Open to new thoughts
    7%
  • Down to Earth
    6%
  • Working for the weekend
    3%
  • Party assholes
    2%
Female Undergrads
53%
Male Undergrads
47%
Student Primary Residence
  • In-State
    76%
  • Out-of-State
    21%
  • International
    3%
  • Unknown
    0%
Student Age
  • Under 18
    1%
  • 18-19
    32%
  • 20-21
    30%
  • 22-24
    22%
  • Over 25
    15%
Household Income Levels
  • <$30k
    43%
  • $30k-$48k
    20%
  • $49k-$75k
    17%
  • $76k-$110k
    12%
  • $110k+
    8%

Ethnic Diversity

Poll
58%
of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage.162 responses
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59%
of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students).162 responses
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian
    1%
  • Hispanic
    56%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    5%
  • Multiracial
    2%
  • Native American
    2%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    28%

Politics On Campus

Poll
What political party do you associate yourself with?
Based on 80 responses
  • Republican
    20%
  • Democratic
    29%
  • Independent
    21%
  • Other party not mentioned
    3%
  • I don't care about politics
    28%
Poll
How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
Based on 163 responses
  • Progressive/very liberal
    9%
  • Liberal
    16%
  • Moderate
    25%
  • Conservative
    8%
  • Very conservative
    1%
  • Libertarian
    3%
  • Not sure
    39%
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