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New Mexico State University-Main Campus admits 89% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1011 out of 1600 (midpoints: 525 in reading and writing, 505 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 20 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from New Mexico | $8,226 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $25,350 |
| Room and meals on campus | $11,956 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $21,766 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $6,313 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is about the same as the median net price of colleges in New Mexico on this site ($6,404). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $4,997 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,271 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,768 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,855 |
| Above $110,000 | $11,619 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NM median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 73% | 58% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 54% | 28% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $43,922 | $44,265 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $14,980 | $15,428 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in New Mexico and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
48% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 24% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 58% women and 42% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 2 of the 20 colleges in New Mexico on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 700.
Other colleges in New Mexico of a similar size
- University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, public
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, public
- Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, public
- New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, public
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, public
- Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, private for-profit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admits 89% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
Published tuition and fees are $8,226 a year for students from New Mexico and $25,350 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of New Mexico State University-Main Campus?
54% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.