Invest in Your Future
Experience NMSU at discounted tuition rates
We have many scholarships and discounts that will reduce tuition to near in-state rates with no application needed, so you can experience a world-class education without breaking the bank. We award more than $200 million annually in scholarships, grants, work-study funds and loans to help you pay for school.
An elevated college experience at an affordable price
At NMSU, you can have an authentic college experience like no other. Our campus spans across 900 acres and is filled with lots of green space for impromptu study sessions, mental respite, and space for a fun campus event from one of our 200+ clubs and organizations.
With nearly 100 undergraduate programs, NMSU offers countless opportunities to enhance your college experience and create lifelong connections. Eligible first-time college students and transfer students living within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus have the opportunity to receive a top-tier education from NMSU at near 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.
Scholarship Opportunities
135-Mile Out-of-State Tuition Discount
Am I eligible?
Students who live in Texas within 135 miles of the NMSU Las Cruces campus are eligible to receive a large discount on the cost of tuition, nearing in-state tuition prices! 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.
2025-2026 Academic Year Budget
| Tuition and Fees * | $26,883 |
| Tuition Discount ** | $17,653 |
| Your Tuition Rate | $9,230 |
| Residence Hall † | $4,900 - $6,970 |
| Meal Plan ‡ | $5,200 - $5,776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 |
| Total | $20,620 - $23,266 |
* Flat rate for 15 or more credits per semester.
** Eligible Texas residents within 135 miles of NMSU's Las Cruces campus 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.