Can you get into New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
Las Cruces, NM · Public · 11,946 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
89.0%
SAT middle 50%
870–1110
median 1030
ACT middle 50%
17–24
median 20
Graduation rate
54%
within six years
Reported by the college
What New Mexico State University-Main Campus actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether New Mexico State University-Main Campus considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $23,274, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$6,648
- $30k–$48k$7,424
- $48k–$75k$9,861
- $75k–$110k$13,146
- Over $110k$14,049
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admissions, answered
What is New Mexico State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admits 89.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 870 and 1110. A score above 1110 clears the 75th percentile; below 870, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does New Mexico State University-Main Campus look for in an application?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus reports that it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does New Mexico State University-Main Campus actually cost?
Sticker price is $23,274, but the average family pays $8,889 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $6,648 per year on average.
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