| NMSU vs. CSU Bakersfield |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,147 New Mexico Residents $25,271 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,696 California Residents $19,576 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,579 New Mexico Residents $19,421 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,130 California Residents $18,634 Out-of-State |
| More$13,392 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,655 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter78.05% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.55% |
| Favorable18.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.25% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,268 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,613 |
| Larger11,591 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,188 |
| Larger2,677 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,425 |
| Larger2,815 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,893 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 857 | Number of faculties | 664 |
| Lower$86,820 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,538 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.