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    Information Summary

    Ranks 259th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment11,925
    Total Enrollment16,072
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$20
    Graduate Application Fee$30
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Las Cruces, NM

    Total Population1,614 (1,614 urban / N/A rural)
    Households4 (4.75 people per house)
    Families2 (8.5 people per family)
    Pop. — African American82
    Pop. — Asian30
    Pop. — Pacific Islander3
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native77
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)1,305
    Pop. — Other153

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Research Universities (high research activity)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
    GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending New Mexico State University?

    Ranks 1008th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,124 $3,124 $12,697
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,106 $1,106 $1,106
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $176 $176 $575
    FT Graduate Tuition $3,437 $3,437 $13,067
    FT Graduate Required Fees $1,106 $1,106 $1,106
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $189 $189 $591
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $15,677 $15,677 $25,250
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $15,677 $15,677 $25,250
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $8,599 $8,599 $18,172

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $3,666 trend  $4,230 $3,666 trend  $4,230 $12,210 trend  $13,803
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $788 trend  $889
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,032 trend  $7,078
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,059 trend  $3,480
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,032 trend  $7,078
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,059 trend  $3,480
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,059 trend  $3,480

    Admission Details

    Applicants 5,434 (2,411 male / 3,023 female)
    Admitted 4,735 (2,073 male / 2,662 female)
    Admission rate 87%
    First-time Enrollment 2,172 (1,032 male / 1,140 female)
    FT Enrollment 2,085 (980 male / 1,105 female)
    PT Enrollment 87 (52 male / 35 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does New Mexico State University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Western Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Western Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Western Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Western Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does New Mexico State University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 850th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 85%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 23
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 953rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 13%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 550
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 540
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 840 / 1090

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity3,271
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$3,226
    Board Fee$2,350

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    New Mexico State University ranks 3437th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,045 741 pie   36%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,617 1,714 pie   83%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,518 857 pie   42%
    Student Loan Aid $2,928 738 pie   36%
    Any financial aid type   1,919 pie   93%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at New Mexico State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    417236653
    Black Non-Hispanic
    222222444
    Hispanic
    2,6534,0026,655
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    96107203
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    165294459
    White Non-Hispanic
    2,4933,0045,497
    Race Unknown
    9851,1762,161
    Total 7,031 9,041 16,072

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete New Mexico State University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 2 4 37 2 1 29 12 87
    Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 8 35 6 49
    Agricultural Economics 1 2 2 5
    Agricultural Teacher Education 8 1 9 7 25
    Agriculture, General 7 8 2 17
    Agronomy and Crop Science 4 2 1 1 1 9
    Animal Sciences, General 1 11 3 21 2 38
    Anthropology 2 8 1 1 13 7 32
    Apparel and Textiles, General 4 6 10
    Astronomy 1 3 1 5
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 1 1 4 1 8
    Biochemistry 1 6 1 4 2 14
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 2 32 2 6 25 16 87
    Business Administration and Management, General 10 4 51 2 5 42 27 141
    Business/Commerce, General 23 4 13 14 54
    Chemical Engineering 5 5 1 3 1 15
    Chemistry, General 15 9 1 4 5 34
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 2 2 4
    Civil Engineering, General 11 1 12 1 13 5 43
    Community Organization and Advocacy 9 1 5 7 22
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 22 9 1 1 12 8 53
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 4 2 2 9
    Creative Writing 1 5 3 9
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 8 82 5 40 16 153
    Curriculum and Instruction 2 10 2 3 17
    Dance, General 2 2 2 6
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 1 5 2 12
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 13 1 6 2 23
    Economics, General 2 15 1 11 8 37
    Education, General 6 1 71 1 2 69 63 213
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 11 6 17
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 33 2 9 13 21 78
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 34 3 35 1 1 26 11 111
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 69 1 53 20 145
    Engineering Physics 1 1 2
    Engineering Technology, General 2 31 1 18 10 62
    Engineering, General 3 1 3 7
    English Language and Literature, General 1 16 1 27 12 57
    English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1 1 1 3
    Environmental Health 2 2 1 1 6
    Environmental Science
    Environmental Studies 1 1 2 3 7
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1 2 3
    Family Resource Management Studies, General 2 9 1 4 2 18
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 6 2 2 10
    Finance, General 2 2 36 2 2 21 16 81
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 2 4 3 11
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 4 5 4 13
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2 1 59 11 8 81
    General Studies 2 1 9 4 16
    Geography 1 3 8 4 16
    Geological/Geophysical Engineering 1 1 2
    Geology/Earth Science, General 1 2 3
    History, General 1 5 13 5 24
    Horticultural Science 5 3 3 11
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1 2 20 2 1 25 10 61
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 3 18 12 2 35
    Industrial Engineering 4 1 12 1 5 9 32
    Information Technology 12 4 1 17
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 5 7 3 3 18
    Journalism 2 5 20 1 19 4 51
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 3 20 1 2 39 20 86
    Mathematics, General 8 2 3 4 17
    Mechanical Engineering 6 16 1 2 18 9 52
    Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 2 6 1 2 11
    Molecular Biology 2 2 2 1 7
    Music Performance, General 8 1 4 5 18
    Music Teacher Education 4 1 9 14
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 45 1 3 37 29 117
    Philosophy 3 2 2 7
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8 5 4 17
    Physics, General 4 4 5 13
    Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 4 1 6 2 13
    Political Science and Government, General 1 4 11 13 3 32
    Psychology, General 2 17 2 32 12 65
    Public Administration 3 1 3 7
    Public Health Education and Promotion 1 2 15 2 8 11 39
    Range Science and Management 1 2 1 4 2 10
    School Psychology 1 1 1 3
    Secondary Education and Teaching 23 1 8 6 38
    Social Work 8 55 30 14 107
    Sociology 4 15 1 10 7 37
    Soil Science and Agronomy, General 1 1
    Spanish Language and Literature 4 1 1 6
    Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 1 19 1 1 18 9 50
    Statistics, General 5 5
    Surveying Technology/Surveying
    Teacher Assistant/Aide
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 17 1 10 6 34
    Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 1 6 1 9 4 21
    Women's Studies 2 2
    Total 185 77 1,179 28 77 972 541 3,059

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    New Mexico State University ranks 849th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $60,731 ($64,121 male / $54,723 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 657 (420 male / 237 female)
    Total Benefits $9,397,281

    New Mexico State University Summary

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    New Mexico State University, or NMSU, is a land-grant university that has its main campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school was founded in 1888 as Las Cruces College, an agricultural college, and in 1889 the school became New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The university is home to New Mexico’s NASA Space Grant Program and is one of 52 institutions in the United States to be designated a Space Grant College. One year later, a foundation for much growth was established when the Territorial Assembly of New Mexico provided for the establishment of an Agricultural College and Agricultural Experiment Station with bill No. In a move to better represent its operations, the numerously titled New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts became New Mexico State University as it is presently known. NMSU has major rivalries with the University of New Mexico (the NMSU-UNM football game is called “The Battle of I-25”), and the University of Texas at El Paso (called “The Battle of I-10”, with the winner of the NMSU-UTEP football game getting the Silver Spade). At the dawn of the new century, NMSU volleyball also saw great gains, winning its first conference championship in 2003, and making its first appearance in the NCAA tournament that same year. The Round Up is “The student voice of New Mexico State University since 1907.” Colorado Plateau | Eastern New Mexico | Llano Estacado | Northern New Mexico | Sangre de Cristo Mountains | Las Cruces | Rio Rancho | Roswell | Artesia | Carlsbad | Clovis | Corrales | Deming | Española | Farmington | Gallup | Grants | Hobbs | Las Vegas | Los Alamos | Los Lunas | Lovington | Portales | Ruidoso | Silver City | Socorro | Catron | Chaves | Cibola | Colfax | Curry | De Baca | Doña Ana | Eddy | Grant | Guadalupe | Harding | Hidalgo | Lea | Lincoln | Los Alamos | Luna | McKinley | Mora | Otero | Quay | Rio Arriba | Roosevelt | San Juan | San Miguel | Sandoval | Santa Fe | Sierra | Socorro | Taos | Torrance | Union |

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    New Mexico State University History

    New Mexico State University is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. There are branch campuses located in Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Dona Ana, and Grants. New Mexico State University was founded in 1888 as an agricultural land grant college, and received university status in 1960. The University now awards bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees; associate programs are offered at the branch campuses. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

    New Mexico State University defines its mission as one of “serving the educational needs of New Mexico’s diverse population to comprehensive programs of Education, research, extension education, and public service.” Its Carnegie classification is as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive.

    Las Cruces College was originally opened in 1888. The following year it was merged with the newly founded New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts to become Las Cruces College. The University’s new name was adopted in 1960.

    New Mexico State University Academics

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    The University is composed of several schools and colleges: the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration and Economics, the College of Education, the College Engineering, and the College of Health and Social Services. There is also an Honors College and a Graduate School.

    Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in 76 different disciplines, including accounting, animal science, biology, community health, education, engineering, English, horticulture, management, music, philosophy, range land resources, soil science, theatre arts, and wildlife science.

    Master’s degrees are awarded in agriculture, anthropology, education, English, criminal justice, agronomy, geology, engineering, astronomy, and family and consumer studies, among others. There is a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Public Administration (MPA), a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master of Social Work (MSW), a Master of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA), including a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.

    The school awards 22 doctoral degrees, in fields such as education, the sciences, engineering, and rhetoric and professional communication. There are no doctoral degrees offered in humanities, although the social sciences are represented by counseling psychology and psychology. Some of the doctoral programs have concentrations in particular areas. The specialist in education degree (Ed.S.) is also offered, with specializations in diagnostics, education administration, special education, school psychology, and special education for the deaf or hard of hearing.

    NMSU is the only land-grant university to be identified by the federal government as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and also a Carnegie Research-Extensive institution. NMSU offers 76 different undergraduate majors. Research expenditures at NMSU exceeded $134 million in the 2003-2004 academic year. The University represents the southern portion of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor. Students are encouraged to undertake their own research projects during the course of their academic career.

    New Mexico State University Unique Programs

    The Center for International Programs was established in 1972 and is responsible for coordinating programs related to relations along the United States-Mexico border. The Center is responsible for leading the internationalization of NMSU, provide specific programs for international students, and implement an international outreach policy.

    New Mexico State University Financial Aid

    In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $2103 per semester in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.

    Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.

    NMSU offers a variety of scholarship and loan opportunities. Scholarships include the President’s scholarship, New Mexico scholars opportunities, Regents scholarship, a special New Mexico Lottery scholarship, and tuition scholarship opportunities for transfer students. Out-of-state students also have the opportunity to apply for special aid consideration.

    New Mexico State University Students

    In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, New Mexico State University has public outdoor art, several historic buildings, museums and galleries, an animal husbandry barn, and an observatory, among other features.

    The New Mexico State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site or available through interlibrary loan. The Library maintains its own bindery.

    The main NMSU campus enrollment is nearly 17,000, and half of those are minority students. Attractions and diversions on campus include the university museum and art galleries, a professional theater, music performances and a full symphony, both PBS and NPR stations on campus, an 18-hole golf course, tennis center, swimming pools, and an activity center.

    New Mexico State University Local Community

    The town of Las Cruces is located in southwestern New Mexico, just west of White Sands National Monument. The population is approximately 85,000, and the area offers historic, cultural, and outdoor activities.

    Like much of New Mexico, Las Cruces is quickly becoming a favorite vacation destination. The local ethnic culture, a fusion between Native American and Mexican American cultures, combines well with the modern tourist industry. Golf is a favorite pastime, as is sightseeing amongst the traditional craftsmen and shops in town. Las Cruces has been recognized by Forbes and Money magazine for its affinity for business.

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