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About New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public research university in Las Cruces, NM, known for its public research university, high acceptance rate, and engineering and business focus. With an acceptance rate of 78%, NMSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,325 students each year. NMSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 900–1140, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. NMSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,970 per year; the sticker price of $40,658 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What New Mexico State University-Main Campus actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$41k/yr | $6.6k |
| 30k-48k | ~$41k/yr | $7.4k |
| 48k-75k | ~$41k/yr | $9.9k |
| 75k-110k | ~$41k/yr | $13.1k |
| 110k+ | ~$41k/yr | $14.0k |
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