New Mexico State University-Main Campus

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a large four-year, primarily nonresidential school, located in a small city (Las Cruces, New Mexico). It is a public school, located in the fantastic Southwest area of the country. It is one of the land-grant schools. (Land-grant institutions are schools that have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.)

Mike V. Martin is the President of the school. You can find more information about New Mexico State University-Main Campus by visiting their website.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, you will need your high school GPA, your transcripts, and your standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 87% were admitted. There are currently 16,428 students enrolled in the New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Academic and career counseling services are available to students and, if it fits better with your needs, the school offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 3,271 students. On-campus housing costs average about $3,226 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program for an additional $2,350. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $12,697. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $3,124. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $889. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $15,677 per year and $25,250 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    New Mexico State University-Main Campus
    2850 Weddell Street
    Las Cruces, NM  88003

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 16,428
    Website: http://www.nmsu.edu
    General Info: 505-646-0111
    Admissions: 505-646-3121
    Financial Aid: 505-646-4105

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