New Mexico State University-Main Campus

    Las Cruces, NM · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    870–1110
    Median ~990
    Acceptance rate
    89%
    Enrollment
    11,946
    ACT middle 50%
    17–24

    What the numbers say about NMSU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 870 to 1110. A planning score near or above 1150 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 530 Reading and Writing and 510 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 89% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $39,067 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 990 SAT scorePlan for a 1100Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $8,183
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $25,307
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $39,067
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    55%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 870 and 1110. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1150 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1110 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 990 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 870 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to NMSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX880–109094%
    Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX890–109044%
    Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI870–112092%
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton, GA860–108076%
    Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley, GA930–107066%
    University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei, HI930–110095%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for NMSU?

    New Mexico State University-Main Campus's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 870–1110, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1150 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is NMSU's acceptance rate?

    New Mexico State University-Main Campus's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 89%.

    How much does it cost to attend NMSU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $8,183 and out-of-state is approximately $25,307. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is NMSU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check New Mexico State University-Main Campus's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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