| NMSU vs. UNM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #167 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,140 New Mexico Residents $33,060 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,860 New Mexico Residents $28,734 Out-of-State |
| More$14,997 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,962 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,000 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,020 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter88.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.18% |
| Lower20.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.19% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,408 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,124 |
| Smaller12,507 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,450 |
| Smaller2,901 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,674 |
| Larger3,649 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,640 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduate Rate | 55% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| 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: 2,492) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 930 | Number of faculty | 2,680 |
| Lower$91,599 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,620 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.