New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public university located in Las Cruces, NM, serving approximately 11,561 students. It has an acceptance rate of 76%.
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Tuition
$8,147
Acceptance
75.73%
Students
14,227
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,147
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,271
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,762
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
75.73%
SAT range
885 - 1110
ACT range
17 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
14,227
Undergrads
11,561
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
129
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
37
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.69
Property Rate / 1,000
1.73
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Las Cruces
Violent Rate / 100k
486
Property Rate / 100k
2,428
Location
Institution does not report this
Las Cruces, NM 88003