New Mexico State University-Main Campus Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
78.05%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.78%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,325
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,860 students have applied and 12,378 students have allowed to admit to New Mexico State University-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 78.05%). NMSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.78 % where 2,325 students have finally enrolled out of 12,378 admitted students.
NMSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and Kent State University at Kent, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.26%).
NMSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.98%).
How to Apply to New Mexico State University-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NMSU. NMSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.nmsu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | apply.nmsu.edu/apply/?sr=d972e8c0-90ae-4205-8352-b8d9017844e1 |
| Financial Aid | fa.nmsu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://fa.nmsu.edu/npc/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | mvp.nmsu.edu/military-members/federal-tuition-assistance.html |
| Disability Service | sas.nmsu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NMSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at New Mexico State University-Main Campus is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of New Mexico State University-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,169). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | 1,020 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,169 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico | 1,115 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 1,034 students submitted SAT scores (44% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 580 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 510 | 560 |
| Total | 900 | 1,020 | 1,140 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 611 students submitted ACT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 23 |
NMSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |