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Nearly 100 undergraduate majors!

Choosing the perfect college is no small feat. We understand you will be looking for a place to call home, and a place that will welcome and support you. An NMSU education offers you more than just a diploma. It creates a foundation to build a successful future and create positive change in your community. We offer students an outstanding education leading to life-changing opportunities.

Our 21st-century degree programs, innovative research activities and unwavering commitment to improving lives have continually been recognized on the national stage. This academic journey takes commitment and effort, and the NMSU community will be by your side every step of the way. Together, we will create an exciting path to your success!


Admission Requirements

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Freshman Requirements

Students who meet the minimum high school requirements of the state from which they receive a high school diploma, must meet ONE of the following criteria in order to be admitted:

  • Cumulative high school GPA of 2.75
  • ACT composite score of 21 or SAT score of 1060
  • Ranked in the top 20 percent of their graduating class

Transfer Requirements

  • Application for admission and official college transcripts or e-transcripts mailed directly from each college or university attended
  • At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in your college courses and 30 completed credit hours
  • Must be eligible to return to your last college or university

If you have fewer than 30 completed college credit hours, you must fulfill the freshman admission requirements and have at least a 2.5 overall college GPA.

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Academic Year Budget

New Mexico Resident 

Tuition and Fees* $0
Residence Hall† $4,350 - $6,153
Meal Plan‡ $4,570 - $5,208
Books and Supplies $1,240
Total $10,160 - $12,601
*The NM Lottery Scholoarship provides New Mexico Residents a tution-bases award. Beginning fall 2022, the Opportunity Scholarship provides an additional resource to New Mexico residents to help cover the cost of tuition and fees. Eligible students can stack other aid such as Pell Grants, local and private scholarships so those funds can be used to pay for books, materials, housing, food and other college costs.

† Prices depend on choice of double-occupancy in a first-year residence hall.

‡ Prices depend on meal plan choices available to first-year students.

Non-resident

Tuition and Fees $26,734**
Residence Hall $4,350 - $6,153
Meal Plan $4,570 - $5,208
Books and Supplies $1,240
Total $36,894 - $39,335
**Flat rate for 15 or more credits per semester. Competitive out-of-state scholarships and discounts are available to eligible students to help reduce the cost of non-resident tuition.

† Prices depend on choice of double-occupancy in a first-year residence hall.

‡ Prices depend on meal plan choices available to first-year students.

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