What New Mexico State costs
New Mexico State University charges $8,183 a year in published tuition and fees for New Mexico residents, about $4,092 a semester, and $25,307 a year for students from other states, about $12,654 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,274 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $8,495 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
New Mexico State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into New Mexico State
For fall 2024, New Mexico State University received 13,095 applications and admitted 11,650 students, and 2,404 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 870 and 1110.
What New Mexico State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at New Mexico State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 159 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 140 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 137 |
| Psychology | 117 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 98 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 97 |
| Business / Commerce | 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 74 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near New Mexico State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas: about 38 miles away
Colleges like New Mexico State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan: 12,351 undergraduates
- University of Massachusetts–Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts: 11,434 undergraduates
- Kean University, Union, New Jersey: 11,433 undergraduates
- Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois: 11,301 undergraduates
- University of Maryland–Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland: 10,701 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is New Mexico State University's acceptance rate? 89.0% for fall 2024: 11,650 of 13,095 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at New Mexico State University? $8,183 a year for in-state students and $25,307 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is New Mexico State University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with New Mexico State University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to New Mexico State University? About 11,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do New Mexico State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 870–1110.
What is the campus setting at New Mexico State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: New Mexico State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: New Mexico State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
