Outcomes at NMSU
Graduation Rate
50.90%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Main Campus is 50.90% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. 929 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,825 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 65.10%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between New Mexico State University-Main Campus and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. 929 students have completed. In addition, 72 students still enrolled and 824 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,825 | 1,825 |
| Completers | 929 (50.90%) | 929 |
| Still Enrolled | 72 (3.95%) | 72 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 824 (45.15%) | 824 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 536 students have completed in 4 years and additional 312 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 536 (29.37%) |
183 (24.02%) |
353 (33.21%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 312 (17.10%) |
125 (16.40%) |
187 (17.59%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 81 (4.44%) |
31 (4.07%) |
50 (4.70%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50.90% (929/1,825) | 44.49% (339/762) | 55.50% (590/1,063) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37.84% (14/37) | 40.00% (4/10) | 37.04% (10/27) |
| Asian | 62.50% (10/16) | 50.00% (3/6) | 70.00% (7/10) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 41.18% (21/51) | 25.00% (6/24) | 55.56% (15/27) |
| Hispanic | 49.91% (575/1,152) | 42.83% (206/481) | 54.99% (369/671) |
| White | 54.09% (251/464) | 46.70% (92/197) | 59.55% (159/267) |
| Two or More Race | 45.45% (15/33) | 45.45% (5/11) | 45.45% (10/22) |
| Unknown | 53.33% (16/30) | 58.33% (7/12) | 50.00% (9/18) |