| NMSU vs. New Mexico Highlands |
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|---|---|---|
#186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #53 in Federal Region VI Universities #7 in New Mexico 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 | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,416 New Mexico Residents $12,336 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,016 New Mexico Residents $12,792 Out-of-State |
| More$14,997 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,612 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,000 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 88.97% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 20.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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 | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,408 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,704 |
| Larger12,507 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,603 |
| Larger2,901 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,101 |
| Larger3,649 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,399 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower26% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower50% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 512) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,622) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 930 | Number of faculty | 224 |
| Higher$91,599 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$52,409 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.