New Mexico State University Admissions Information

76%
Acceptance Rate
$25
Application Fee
15,201
Total Applicants
21%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at New Mexico State University has a 76% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. New Mexico State University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

76%

Less Selective

Application Volume

15,201

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

21%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at New Mexico State University has a 76% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at New Mexico State University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$25

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Letters of Recommendation
Not Considered
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Work Experience
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at New Mexico State University. About 71% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 885 to 1,110. Additionally, about 22% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 17 to 24.

SAT Scores

71% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

885 โ€“ 1110

Reading and Writing

200

800

450 โ€“ 560

Math

200

800

435 โ€“ 550

ACT Scores

22% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

17 โ€“ 24

English

1

36

15 โ€“ 23

Math

1

36

16 โ€“ 23

Admission Statistics

15,201 students applied to NMSU. Of those, 76% were accepted (11,511 students). Of these 11,511 accepted students, 2,391 chose to enroll.

15,201

Total Applicants

11,511

Students Admitted

2,391

Students Enrolled

76%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
15,201
Admitted
11,511
Enrolled
2,391