Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public · 11,946 undergrads
New Mexico State University admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024 (11,650 of 13,095, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 870–1110.
The numbers
Applied
13,095
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
17–24
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
21%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
waivers exist
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Can I get into New Mexico State University?
89% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 870–1110 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
13,095 applied, 11,650 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does New Mexico State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked New Mexico State University's fall 2027 rule yet. New Mexico State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is New Mexico State University's acceptance rate?
New Mexico State University admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024 (11,650 of 13,095, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for New Mexico State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 870–1110. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
