New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is one of the nine public 4-year colleges in New Mexico. The campus is located in a suburb, in Las Cruces.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,432 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,042 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,511 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.New Mexico State University-Main Campus's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,323, and fees were $1,138. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,884 and $1,138 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students14,432 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 148 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 3 | 5 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 226 miles radius of New Mexico State University-Main Campus
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Dona Ana Community College
0 miles away |
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Vista College
3 miles away |
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The University of Texas at El Paso
38 miles away |
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Vista College
40 miles away |
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El Paso Community College - Meep
40 miles away |
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El Paso Community College At Mission Del Paso
51 miles away |
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Western New Mexico University
95 miles away |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
194 miles away |
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Career Enrichment Center
194 miles away |
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Sul Ross State University
226 miles away |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of Wyoming
offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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Utah State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1941 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
64%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 910 to 1160 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $222/credit | |
| In State Students | $222/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $829/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $244/credit | |
| In State Students | $244/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $851/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,990 | $9,990 | $37,305 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,540 | $15,540 | $58,030 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,750 | $27,750 | $103,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $12,200 | $12,200 | $42,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of New Mexico State University-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,607 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $1,282 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 75% | $4,301 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $5,400 |
| Federal Student Loans | 36% | $4,324 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $7,216 |
$9,449
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,739 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,303 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,551 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,188 |
| Over $110,000$12,281 |
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Student Population
11,713
Undergrads
2,719
Graduates
7,919
Women
6,513
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
54% |
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White |
29% |
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Non-resident alien |
7% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Mexico state board of nursing.
