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New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, New Mexico

10,500 Students on Campus
Las Cruces Location
105,000 Metro Population
10,500 Students on Campus
Las Cruces Location
105,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is a land-grant institution and a Carnegie R1 university committed to teaching, research, public service, and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community comprised of talented faculty, staff, and students who collaborate to make a positive impact. We are designated as a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). Additionally, we are proud to be home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. As the top national university in New Mexico, we provide accessible education that helps shape bright futures.

New Mexico State University is a Land-Grant Institution and a Carnegie R1 university.

NMSU has Notable programs in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering and Agricultural Science.

350 days of sunshine year-round!

Helpful Information

NMSU welcomes all students on Home Payment to consider NMSU as your NSE Exchange program of choice! On-campus housing is available to all students!

Location Information

Las Cruces is located in southern New Mexico, just 45 minutes from El Paso and approximately 3.5 hours from nearby cities such as Albuquerque and Tucson. The city has a population of 102,000, making it an ideal college town. New Mexico State University (NMSU) features an excellent faculty-to-student ratio of 1:19, a full teaching farm, a strong robotics program, and an outdoor swimming pool. With over 350+ days of sunshine each year, the area provides a perfect environment for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and mountain climbing.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/19/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/11/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/21/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/15/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, social work, and FDMA (film studies & Digital Media)

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

N/A

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • AeroSpace Engineering — Among Institutions of Higher Education in New Mexico, NMSU is the only one to offer this program.
  • Animal Science — NMSU offers a full farm for students to get hands-on experience.
  • Engineering Physics — Among institutions of higher education in New Mexico, NMSU is the only one to offer
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/17/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$87
Year
Home
Optional
NSE Program Fee
$200
Year
Home
Mandatory
Course Fees
$0
Year
Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$200
Year
Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/17/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 25
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3090
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2600
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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