The four-year public institution in Las Cruces enrolled 14,289 students in fall 2018, including 11,687 in undergraduate and 2,602 in graduate programs, data shows. 4.6 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
68 percent of undergraduates are residents of New Mexico, and 30 percent are residents of other states. 2 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as Hispanic or Latino (61 percent) and white (26 percent).
The school admitted 66 percent of the 9,635 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 36 percent enrolled.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,635 | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| Admitted applicants | 6,359 | 64% | 67% |
| Enrolled | 2,289 | 37% | 35% |
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