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New Mexico State University - Main Campus (NMSU)
- 2850 Weddell Street
- Las Cruces, NM 88003
- OPEID College Code: 00265700
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- General Phone: (575) 646-0111
- President: Michael V. Martin
- Website: www.nmsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 16,722
- College Alias: NMSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NMSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.nmsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,410 | 3,087 | 5,497 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,047 (85%) | 2,635 (85%) | 4,682 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,018 (50%) | 1,142 (43%) | 2,160 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 459 | 21% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,801 | 84% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 420 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NMSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 37% | 67% | 52% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,667 | $2,962 | $2,627 | $2,252 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 5.1% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 188 | 189 | 128 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,534 | 3,681 | 3,244 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,452 | $4,230 | $3,918 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,180 | $13,803 | $13,206 |
| Books and Supplies | $918 | $889 | $817 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,346 | $7,078 | $6,784 |
| Other Expenses | $3,578 | $3,480 | $3,310 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,346 | $7,078 | $6,784 |
| Other Expenses | $3,578 | $3,480 | $3,310 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,578 | $3,480 | $3,310 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,294 | $15,677 | $14,829 |
| Out of State | $26,022 | $25,250 | $24,117 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,294 | $15,677 | $14,829 |
| Out of State | $26,022 | $25,250 | $24,117 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,948 | $8,599 | $8,045 |
| Out of State | $18,676 | $18,172 | $17,333 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,722 Undergraduate: 13,345 Graduate: 3,377
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,395 Female: 9,327
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,928 Female: 7,417
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,467 Female: 1,910
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 13,155 Part-Time: 3,567
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,390 Part-Time: 1,955
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,765 Part-Time: 1,612
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,253 | 7% |
| American Indian | 517 | 3% |
| Black | 481 | 3% |
| Asian | 216 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6,575 | 39% |
| White | 5,980 | 36% |
| Unknown | 1,700 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 69 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,333 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,516 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,689 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,389 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,138 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 757 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,051 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 605 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 33 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 142 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,399 | 3,544 | 855 |
| Faculty Status | 1,053 | 867 | 186 |
| Tenured Faculty | 396 | 383 | 13 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,028 | - | 1,028 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 961 | 686 | 275 |
| Primarily Instruction | 961 | 686 | 275 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 97 | 97 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,530 | 1,424 | 106 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,811 | 1,337 | 474 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 766 | 633 | 133 |
| Skilled Crafts | 124 | 124 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 291 | 246 | 45 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,133 (501) | $70,033 (294) | $58,174 (207) |
| Professor | $79,130 (124) | $80,559 (97) | $73,996 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $67,951 (162) | $70,213 (106) | $63,668 (56) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,349 (181) | $59,858 (81) | $55,317 (100) |
| Instructor | $41,036 (25) | $48,154 (6) | $38,788 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,639 (178) | $85,440 (120) | $79,912 (58) |
| Professor | $98,762 (75) | $101,049 (56) | $92,021 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $83,853 (47) | $81,273 (28) | $87,654 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,909 (46) | $67,988 (30) | $64,886 (16) |
| Instructor | $50,514 (6) | $48,794 (4) | $53,954 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,998 (679) | $69,997 (414) | $59,752 (265) |
| Professor | $79,762 (199) | $81,335 (153) | $74,531 (46) |
| Associate Professor | $68,099 (209) | $69,437 (134) | $65,708 (75) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,822 (227) | $58,715 (111) | $55,010 (116) |
| Instructor | $41,093 (31) | $44,861 (10) | $39,298 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,091,179 | $2,990,969 | $2,100,210 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 358 | 193 | 165 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 358 | 193 | 165 |
| Baseball | 51 | 51 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 37 | - | 37 |
| Football | 92 | 92 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 28 | - | 28 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 12 | - |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Equestrian | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $131,194 | $59,484 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $55,291 | $30,028 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 51% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 41% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 35% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 57 | 59 |
| Liquor Related | 214 | 193 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 31 | 24 |
| Liquor Related | 134 | 85 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 11 |
| Burglary | 92 | 41 |
| Vehicle Theft | 19 | 19 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 5 |
| Burglary | 27 | 19 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
