New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Midsize | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
2850 Weddell Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003
See on MapPhone
(575) 646-0111
Website
www.nmsu.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$7,543Out of state
$24,667Graduate
In state
$6,192Out of state
$19,031Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
96%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 50.0% | $5,656 |
State/local grants | 59.0% | $4,183 |
Institutional grants | 87.0% | $8,406 |
Loans | 30.0% | $4,431 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,252 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,240 per year
Personal Expenses
$4,280 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
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Genetics, General
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Ecology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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EDUCATION
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Public Health, General
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Environmental Health
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Applied and Professional Ethics
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Education, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Social Work
- Industrial Engineering
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Molecular Biology
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Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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Bioinformatics
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Astronomy
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Hydrology and Water Resources Science
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Experimental Psychology
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Psychopharmacology
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School Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
78.05%- Apply 15,860
- Accepted 12,378
- Attend 2,325
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$25Graduate
$40Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
58%Male Students
42%Student Ethnicities
- Hispanic/Latino58.35%
- Caucasian26.14%
- Two Or More Ethnicities7.93%
- Black2.82%
- American Indian/Alaska Native2.36%
- Asian1.27%
- Not Specified0.95%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.18%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
15,892
Undergraduate students
12,620
Graduate students
3,272
Full Time Students
76%Part Time Students
24%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Cross Country
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Golf