- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–570 reading and writing, 420–540 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $8,353 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what New Mexico State University Main Campus reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. New Mexico State University Main Campus reviews each application.
New Mexico State University Main Campus GPA requirements
New Mexico State University Main Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and New Mexico State University Main Campus hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
New Mexico State University Main Campus acceptance rate
New Mexico State University Main Campus admitted 11,650 of 13,095 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public 4-year university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with 12,507 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered New Mexico State University Main Campus in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 490 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1011 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What New Mexico State University Main Campus looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
New Mexico State University Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,353 a year at New Mexico State University Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into New Mexico State University Main Campus with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. New Mexico State University Main Campus admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do New Mexico State University Main Campus students have?
The middle 50% of New Mexico State University Main Campus' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–570 in reading and writing and 420–540 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to New Mexico State University Main Campus?
No. New Mexico State University Main Campus is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 68% sent SAT scores and 18% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does New Mexico State University Main Campus look for?
New Mexico State University Main Campus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is it easy to get into New Mexico State University Main Campus?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. New Mexico State University Main Campus admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico State University Main Campus?
New Mexico State University Main Campus' acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,650 of 13,095 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into New Mexico State University Main Campus?
A lot: New Mexico State University Main Campus requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at New Mexico State University Main Campus if a parent went there?
No. New Mexico State University Main Campus doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does New Mexico State University Main Campus cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,353 a year at New Mexico State University Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at New Mexico State University Main Campus?
Yes. New Mexico State University Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check New Mexico State University Main Campus' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: New Mexico State University-Main CampusU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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