New Mexico State University
We are New Mexico’s land-grant and a Carnegie R1 institution dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
You are eligible for regular admission to NMSU if you are a graduate of an accredited high school, and meet one of the following Freshman Admission Requirements listed below.
Freshman admission requirements
- A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75, or
- ACT composite score of 21 or SAT score of 1060, or
- Ranked in the top 20 percent of their graduating class
Official ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. However, it is beneficial for you to have them on file to maximize your scholarship opportunities and for Math and English placement when you enroll.
We encourage all students to apply for admission to NMSU. Applicants who meet all the requirements listed above will be offered admission to NMSU. An applicant who does not meet all the requirements may also be offered admission if a review of their additional information indicates that the student will be successful at NMSU.
Transfer
Transfer admission requirements
- Application for admission and official college transcripts or e-transcripts mailed directly from each college or university attended.
- At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in your college courses and 24 completed credit hours at a non-military college/university. Courses taken for college credit while enrolled in high school are not counted toward the 24 credit hours.
- Must be eligible to return to your last college or university.
If you have fewer than 24 completed college credit hours, you must fulfill the First Time Freshmen admission requirements.
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Additional information
Check out our scholarships and tuition discounts to see how NMSU makes college affordable.
Visit us
Come check out NMSU in-person! Our campus visit program is designed for prospective students and their families (or friends) to learn about NMSU in a small group setting.
Our visits start with an admissions information session, followed by a guided campus tour, and a meal provided by our campus Dining Services. Students also have the option to sign up for individual academic information sessions, if available. In-person campus visits last roughly two-four hours depending upon options chosen.