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New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, United States of America

New Mexico State University (NMSU) was established in 1888 and is a leading public research institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It offers a wide range of academic programs and is known for its strong focus on research, innovation, and community engagement.
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at New Mexico State University

1. Basic Eligibility

High School Completion: Equivalent to U.S. 12th grade with college-prep coursework

Minimum GPA: 2.75/4.0 (3.0+ recommended for competitive programs)

Transcripts: Official records with English translations (no evaluation required for most countries)

2. English Proficiency (One of These)

TOEFL iBT: 68

IELTS: 6.0

Duolingo: 95

SAT ERW: 550+

ACT English: 21+

Completion of ELS 112 or NMSU's Pathway Program

Conditional admission available for scores below requirements

3. Required Documents

Online application ($50 fee)

Personal statement (optional but recommended)

Copy of passport

Financial guarantee ($37,000 USD for I-20)

Immunization records (MMR required)

Requirements vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.

New Mexico State University Application Statistics

Students
21874
Undergraduates
10543
Postgraduate
2437
Faculty Strength
2519
Student Faculty Ratio
9
Acceptance Rate
60 %
Tuition Fees
$ 26830
Living Cost
$ 13500
Other Fees
$ 1250
Avg. GPA
2.6
Avg. IB
27
Avg. Percentage
66 %
Avg. SAT
1060
Avg. ACT
21
Avg. IELTS
6
Avg. GMAT
400
Avg. GRE
294
Avg. GRE Quantitative
147
Avg. GRE Verbal
147

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