New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Acceptance
89%
Avg SAT
1011
In-State
$8,183
Grad Rate (4yr)
34%
Retention
73%
Earnings
$39,067
AI Overview
New Mexico State University-Main Campus combines accessible education with exceptional creative programs, particularly in fine arts and music. Set in sunny Las Cruces near the Organ Mountains, the campus attracts self-directed students who appreciate smaller class sizes at a public university price point. The school's proximity to White Sands and the Mexican border creates a distinctive Southwestern cultural atmosphere. Students who want strong arts programs without cutthroat competition, plus outdoor adventure at their doorstep, find their stride here.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$8,183
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,307
Room & Board
$12,282
Average Net Price
$8,889
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Federal Loans
20%
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,095
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$39,067Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$17,095Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
80 graduates
$96,510
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
41 graduates
$95,683
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
90 graduates
$94,024
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
25 graduates
$90,091
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
122 graduates
$85,742
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
37 graduates
$81,690
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
182 graduates
$78,951
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
33 graduates
$74,115
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
44 graduates
$68,890
4 yrs after graduation
Agricultural Business and Management
24 graduates
$63,139
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
122+ programsAnd 110 more programs available
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