Admissions Summary
New Mexico State University is less selective with an acceptance rate of 78%. Students that get into New Mexico State University have an SAT score between 900–1140 or an ACT score of 17–23.
Visit College WebsiteView Online ApplicationBy the Numbers
These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.
- GPA Range
- 3.75+36%
- 3.50–3.7420%
- 3.25–3.4914%
- 3.00–3.2415%
- 2.50–2.9914%
- 2.00–2.491%
- Below 2.000%
- SAT Total Range900–1140
- SAT Math450–560
- SAT Reading450–580
- ACT Composite Range17–23
- Acceptance Rate78% (Less Selective)
- Total Applicants15,860
- Admitted12,378
- Enrolled2,325
Application Requirements
- High School GPARequired
- High School RankConsidered but not required
- College Prep CoursesRecommended
- SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
- RecommendationsNeither required nor recommended
Application Deadline
Early action applicants don’t have to commit if accepted. Students can apply Early Action to more than one college.
Early decision applicants agree to attend the college if they are accepted. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.
Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Fee Waiver InfoApplication fee waivers considered for state residents only.
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