New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Public · offers Graduate degrees
89%Acceptance rate
$8,889Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$39,067Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$17,095Median debt at graduation
11,946Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,183
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,307
- Total cost of attendance
- $23,274
- Room & board
- $12,282
- Books & supplies
- $1,250
- Average net price
- $8,889
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,648
- $30–48k
- $7,424
- $48–75k
- $9,861
- $75–110k
- $13,146
- $110k+
- $14,049
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 89.0%
- Average SAT
- 1011
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 450–570
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 420–540
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 17–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $32,960
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,067
- Median debt (graduates)
- $17,095
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 38%
- Students with federal loans
- 20%
Programs: what graduates earn
78 of 232 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,510 | $13,590 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $56,196 | $9,000 |
| Data Processing | — | $38,559 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 0 | $30,628 | $7,542 |
| Precision Metal Working | — | $27,920 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $27,876 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $27,868 | $9,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $27,638 | $8,550 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $39,002 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $37,092 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $16,107 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | $20,658 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | $29,697 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $35,285 | — |
| Public Health | — | $27,674 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $16,916 | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | $25,413 | — |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 69 | $79,413 | $25,297 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 16 | $62,493 | $28,704 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 | $61,133 | $30,480 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 15 | $59,756 | — |
| Public Health | 57 | $54,327 | $36,175 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 12 | $54,079 | $22,208 |
| Social Work | 83 | $49,755 | $29,153 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 16 | $47,495 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | $47,420 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 0 | $45,811 | $28,170 |
| Industrial Engineering | 31 | $90,002 | — |
| Education, General | 70 | $42,950 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | $46,235 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | $60,244 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1 | $141,422 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,946
- Graduate students
- 3,497
- Part-time
- 15%
- Women / men
- 58% / 42%
- White
- 24%
- Hispanic
- 64%
- Black
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $91,782 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 75%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.nmsu.edu
- Also known as
- NMSU
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 5% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Education – 5% of degrees
- Engineering – 13% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 6% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
89.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1011 on the SAT.
How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost?
The average net price after grants is $8,889 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,183 and the full cost of attendance is $23,274.
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $39,067 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Las Cruces
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM · Public · 5,177 students |
$6,048 | — | 19% | $39,067 |
| Glitz School of Cosmetology Las Cruces, NM · Private for-profit · 124 students |
$14,378 | — | 69% | — |
| Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Las Cruces, NM · Private for-profit |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.