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Experience NMSU at in-state tuition rates
We have many scholarships and discounts that will reduce tuition to in-state rates with no application needed, so you can experience a world-class education without breaking the bank. We award more than $100 million annually in scholarships, grants, work-study funds and loans to help you pay for school.
We're out-of-state, but close to home
NMSU consistently provides one of the best educational values in the country. Plus, our Las Cruces campus is less than a day’s drive away! With nearly 100 undergraduate programs and 200+ campus clubs and organizations, NMSU offers countless opportunities to enhance your college experience and create lifelong connections. Eligible first-time college students and transfer students from Arizona have the opportunity to receive a top-tier education close to home at the cost of in-state tuition.
Success is within reach
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
Transfer students must meet ALL of the following criteria in order to be admitted:
- Application for admission and official college transcripts or e-transcripts must be mailed directly from each college or university attended
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0
- 30 completed credit hours*
- Must be eligible to return to your last college or university
*Students with fewer than 30 completed college credit hours must fulfill the freshman admission requirements and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Arizona Out-of-State Tuition Discount
Am I eligible?
Students who live in Arizona may qualify for in-state tuition rates. No application is required and opportunities to renew are available.
Are there any additional scholarships available?
Yes, we have several scholarships and discount opportunities for out-of-state residents. Visit admissions.nmsu.edu/scholarships to learn about eligibility requirements, deadlines and opportunities to renew.
2024-2025 Academic Year Budget
| Tuition and Fees * | $26,830 |
| Tuition Discount ** | $18,326 |
| Your Tuition Rate | $8,504 |
| Residence Hall † | $4,780 - $6,768 |
| Meal Plan ‡ | $5,200 - $5,776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Total | $19,734 - $22,298 |
** Eligible Arizona residents receive a discount toward reducing 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.