| NMSU vs. CSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #109 in Federal Region V Universities #46 in Illinois 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,757 Illinois Residents $12,757 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,294 Illinois Residents $16,162 Out-of-State |
| Less$14,997 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,023 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,000 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier88.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter43.26% |
| Favorable20.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower3.76% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger15,408 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,238 |
| Larger12,507 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,501 |
| Larger2,901 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller737 |
| Larger3,649 | Online Student Population | Smaller366 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower15% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 930 | Number of faculty | 233 |
| Higher$91,599 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.