Las Cruces, New Mexico
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New Mexico State University (NMSU or NM State) is a public, land-grant, research university in University Park, New Mexico, United States, in the Las Cruces area. Founded in 1888, it is the state's oldest public institution of higher education, and was the original land-grant university in the region. NMSU is a university system, with its main campus in Las Cruces and satellite campuses in Alamogordo, Doña Ana…
National rank
Ranked #122 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #195 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #601 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #987 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus):
2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003-8001
Visit University SiteRoom & Board: $12,026
Books & Supplies: $1,240
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $15,073
Pell Grant Recipients: 48%
Total CoA (on-campus): $43,235
Room & Board: $12,026
Books & Supplies: $1,240
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $15,073
Pell Grant Recipients: 48%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 885–1110
SAT ERW: 450–560
SAT Math: 435–550
ACT Composite: 17–24