New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 57% of applicants get into New Mexico State University each year. Last year, 12,535 students applied to New Mexico State University and 7,177 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to New Mexico State University, the fee for the application costs $25.

New Mexico State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of New Mexico State University's admissions stats.

New Mexico State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21%
Mean SAT Score	1035
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	44%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	26%
Waitlist	No

New Mexico State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New Mexico State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to New Mexico State University?

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New Mexico State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on New Mexico State University Admissions

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Transferring to New Mexico State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New Mexico State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at New Mexico State University

Wondering what factors are considered by New Mexico State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with New Mexico State University for more information on admission factors.

New Mexico State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to New Mexico State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with New Mexico State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	3	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	high school course requirements: 4 units of English, 4 of math, 2 of science beyond general science, and 1 foreign language/fine art; must have 2.75 HS GPA, rank in the top 20% of graduating class, or ACT composite score of 21 (SAT of 1060 new format)
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New Mexico State University?

Students admitted to New Mexico State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 85.6% submitted a class rank. At New Mexico State University 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At New Mexico State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18.4%
3.75 and 3.99	18.1%
3.50 and 3.74	19.8%
3.25 and 3.49	13.8%
3.00 and 3.24	14.6%
2.50 and 2.9	13.7%
2.00 and 2.49	1.4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to New Mexico State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New Mexico State University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 44% of New Mexico State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 26% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for New Mexico State University?

To be competitive with other New Mexico State University applicants, you should aim to score between 900 and 1140 (or higher!) on the SAT. At New Mexico State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1140 and 25% of scored lower than 900, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a New Mexico State University student is 1035.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of New Mexico State University students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 450 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of New Mexico State University students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 450 or higher.

To be most competitive at New Mexico State University, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for New Mexico State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for New Mexico State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to New Mexico State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to New Mexico State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in New Mexico State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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New Mexico State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to New Mexico State University?

❌ Students who are admitted to New Mexico State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does New Mexico State University accept transfer credits?

✅ New Mexico State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New Mexico State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does New Mexico State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ New Mexico State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New Mexico State University?

❌ No, New Mexico State University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is New Mexico State University's acceptance rate?

✅ New Mexico State University has an acceptance rate of 57%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New Mexico State University?

❌ New Mexico State University does not offer early decision.

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