New Mexico State University-Main Campus, NM
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
5 Campuses
Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Rankings
Affordability91
Selectivity16
Retention33
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity53
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism2%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education6%
Engineering12%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into New Mexico State University-Main Campus
66%
Admission Rate
520
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending New Mexico State University-Main Campus
$7K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$8K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $11K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $12K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $12K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after New Mexico State University-Main Campus
33%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
45%
Repayment Rate
$198
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 58% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 38% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 45% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 49% | 46% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 59% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
74%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 23% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 39% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 39% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 28% | 24% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 36% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 49% | 29% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 41% | 36% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 48% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 68% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after New Mexico State University-Main Campus
84%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $13K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
11,139
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
2,602
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 26% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% | 46% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 15% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 49% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 23% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 7% | 8% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near New Mexico State University-Main Campus, NM
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
1 miles, E
Glitz School of Cosmetology
1 miles, NE
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
5 miles, N
Western Technical College
34 miles, SE