Also known as
- NMSU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,777
56.5% Female
43.5% Male
Institution Overview
System
New Mexico State University System
School Type
Public
Region
Southwest AZ NM OK TX
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
188
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
58
Doctoral Research
25
Distance
22
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
1.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.85%
Asian
2.70%
Black or African American
32.41%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
37.07%
White
1.69%
Two or more races
4.87%
Unknown
17.63%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$40
Admissions Office Web Address
nmsu.edu/admissions.html
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$4,088
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,254
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
58
Master's (Distance)
9
Doctor's Degree Research
25
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
3
Post Master's Certificate
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Agricultural Economics | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Agriculture, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Animal Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Anthropology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Applied Economics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Astronomy | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Bioinformatics | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Civil Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Development Economics and International Development | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Economics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No Yes No |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Engineering, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Environmental Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Financial Planning and Services | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| General Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geography | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Horticultural Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Industrial Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Molecular Biology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Science | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Public Health, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Range Science and Management | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Rhetoric and Composition | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| School Psychology | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sociology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish Language and Literature | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Statistics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Systems Engineering | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 840 | 684 | 34 | 122 |
| With faculty status | 840 | 684 | 34 | 122 |
| Tenured | 461 | 392 | 8 | 61 |
| On tenure track | 209 | 163 | 3 | 43 |
| Not on tenure track | 170 | 129 | 23 | 18 |
| Multi-year contract | 22 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 148 | 108 | 22 | 18 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$4,088
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,254
Financial aid office web address
fa.nmsu.edu/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,482
Typical Board
$3,582
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $4,088 | $14,254 |
| Full time Fees | $853 | $853 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $227 | $792 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,777
56.5% Female
43.5% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
1.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.85%
Asian
2.70%
Black or African American
32.41%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
37.07%
White
1.69%
Two or more races
4.87%
Unknown
17.63%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 19 | 45 |
| Asian | 34 | 36 |
| Black Or African American | 45 | 57 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 457 | 767 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 429 | 237 |
| White | 557 | 843 |
| Two Or More Races | 23 | 41 |
| Unknown | 78 | 106 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
794
40.7% Male
59.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
131
45.0% Male
55.0% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
46
39.1% Male
60.9% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
6
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Phone
575-646-0111
Fax
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