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New Mexico State University
  • 4 Year
  • LAS CRUCES, NM
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New Mexico State University
#2 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • LAS CRUCES, NM
  • 3,055 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 122 responses
    • Depends on the person
      35%
    • Friendly
      24%
    • Generally friendly and approachable
      20%
    • Down to Earth
      7%
    • Open to new thoughts
      7%
    • Working for the weekend
      3%
    • Party assholes
      2%
    Female Undergrads
    56%
    Male Undergrads
    44%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      71%
    • Out-of-State
      26%
    • International
      2%
    • Unknown
      1%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      39%
    • 20-21
      31%
    • 22-24
      17%
    • Over 25
      13%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      40%
    • $30k-$48k
      24%
    • $49k-$75k
      18%
    • $76k-$110k
      11%
    • $110k+
      8%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    58%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 162 responses
    Poll
    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
      59%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      2%
    • Native American
      2%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      27%

    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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