What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | New Mexico State University-Main Campus course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 |
Source: admissions.nmsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 159 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 140 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 137 |
| Psychology | 117 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 98 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 97 |
| Business/Commerce | 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 74 |
Show the other 72 majors
| Information Technology | 74 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 71 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 71 |
| Animal Sciences | 64 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 62 |
| Civil Engineering | 61 |
| Business Administration and Management | 53 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 51 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 |
| Finance | 48 |
| Social Work | 46 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 41 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 41 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 39 |
| Accounting | 37 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 35 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 35 |
| Journalism | 35 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 34 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 28 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25 |
| Communication | 24 |
| Chemical Engineering | 24 |
| English Language and Literature | 24 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 23 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 23 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Agriculture | 21 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 19 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 19 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 19 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 19 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 18 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 17 |
| Applied Linguistics | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 16 |
| History | 13 |
| Horticultural Science | 12 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Music Teacher Education | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 10 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Industrial Engineering | 7 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 7 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 6 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 6 |
| Genetics | 5 |
| Music Performance | 4 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 3 |
| Range Science and Management | 3 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 3 |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 2 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 2 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 2 |
| Ecology | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Las Cruces, NM
229,366 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
El Paso International (ELP)
Nearest hub airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20
Elevation
3,920 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
30°F
July high
96°F
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
109 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$970 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- The University of Texas at El Paso38 mi
- Western New Mexico University96 mi
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology124 mi
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus194 mi
- University of the Southwest210 mi
- Sul Ross State University226 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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