| CBU vs. NMSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#35 in Federal Region IX Universities #62 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$41,228 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,562 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State |
| More$20,319 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,997 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,000 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter84.88% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.97% |
| Favorable23.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.64% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,902 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,408 |
| Smaller8,417 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,507 |
| Larger3,485 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,901 |
| Smaller3,062 | Online Student Population | Larger3,649 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,715) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,430) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 771 | Number of faculty | 930 |
| Higher$98,746 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,599 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.