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Campus & Student Life at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Home to about 11,575 undergraduates in 2020, New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a large, public university located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, New Mexico State University - Main Campus offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by New Mexico State University - Main Campus can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our New Mexico State University - Main Campus Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

New Mexico State University - Main Campus Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at New Mexico State University - Main Campus. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit New Mexico State University - Main Campus Disability Services.

New Mexico State University - Main Campus for the Military

While not a "service academy", New Mexico State University - Main Campus does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit New Mexico State University - Main Campus Veteran Services . For more information, check out our New Mexico State University - Main Campus for Veterans Guide.

New Mexico State University - Main Campus offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, New Mexico State University - Main Campus does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

New Mexico State University - Main Campus offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

New Mexico State University - Main Campus has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,575 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 9,466 (81.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,109 (18.2%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
9,4662,10911,575

New Mexico State University - Main Campus is Ranked #699 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, New Mexico State University - Main Campus receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank New Mexico State University - Main Campus #699 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at New Mexico State University - Main Campus by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the New Mexico State University - Main Campus Diversity Guide.

New Mexico State University - Main Campus Competes in the NCAA

New Mexico State University - Main Campus has a total of 460 student athletes, 190 men and 270 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$24,074,291
Total Expenses (all teams)$24,074,291
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to New Mexico State University - Main Campus Athletics

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