Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.1k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM
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?
Sticker price$20,147
Net price (after aid)$6,747
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$5,104
$30k – $48k$5,724
$48k – $75k$8,877
$75k – $110k$10,223
$110k+$10,360
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$39,067
Median debt at graduation$17,095
Est. monthly loan payment$181
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants40%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans23%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$6.7k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
40% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.1k
below avg
Out-of-state
$25.3k
Net price
$6.7k
below avg
Pell
40%
above avg
Median debt
$17.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$39.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryMathematics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
885 - 1110
ACT range
17 - 24
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- Where is New Mexico State University-Main Campus located?
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM, in the United States.
- What type of institution is New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public university based in NM. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at New Mexico State University-Main Campus is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,147 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus reports total enrollment of approximately 14,227 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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