| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking New Mexico Highlands UniversityWestern New Mexico UniversityNorthern New Mexico CollegeUniversity of New Mexico-Main CampusEastern New Mexico University-Main CampusNavajo Technical UniversityInstitute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentNew Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySimilar New Mexico Colleges University of New Mexico-Main CampusEastern New Mexico University-Main CampusWestern New Mexico UniversityNew Mexico Highlands UniversityNavajo Technical UniversityNew Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyNorthern New Mexico CollegeInstitute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentWestern Athletic Conference (WAC) Grand Canyon UniversityCalifornia Baptist UniversityCalifornia State University-BakersfieldChicago State UniversityUniversity of Missouri-Kansas CityThe University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyUtah Valley UniversitySeattle University | |
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| #186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $14,997 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,000 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 88.97% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 20.64% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 15,408 | Total Enrollment | |
| 12,507 | Undergraduate | |
| 2,901 | Graduate | |
| 3,649 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduate Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 930 | Number of faculty | |
| $91,599 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.