2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$11,397
Net Price
57%
Admitted
28%
Enrolled
50%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 13,904. In 2021, there were 270 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in New Mexico and ranks #503 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
270
Total Enrollment
13,904
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for New Mexico State University-Main Campus
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New Mexico Rank
Combining ranking factors for 7 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Mexico, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #503.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Experimental Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Research Psychology and Social Work. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 12 | 5 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | – | – | 5 |
| Experimental Psychology | – | 3 | – | – |
| General Psychology | 110 | – | – | 1 |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 9 | – | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 8 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 12 | – |
| Social Work | 40 | 65 | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 150 | 85 | 24 | 11 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 12,535 students applied to the New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The university admitted 57% and 28% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for New Mexico universities is 6,592. On average, all New Mexico institutions admit 71% and 40% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of New Mexico State University-Main Campus students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all New Mexico four or more years colleges, the percentage is 57%.
The overall graduation rate for New Mexico State University-Main Campus is 50%, compared to 38% for all New Mexico universities.
Compare NMSU to New Mexico Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus to the average of all New Mexico four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
NMSU
12,535
Applicants
57%
Percent Admitted
28%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
NM Colleges
6,592
Applicants
71%
Percent Admitted
40%
Percent Enrolled
57%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 746 or 71% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 301 or 29% part-time faculty members employed at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 607 or 58%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
NMSU
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
71%
Percent Full-Time
29%
Percent Part-Time
58%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NM Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
46%
Percent Full-Time
54%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at New Mexico State University-Main Campus the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,041, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,240.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $4,981 and the average cost for graduate fees is $945.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend New Mexico State University-Main Campus in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for New Mexico State University-Main Campus | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,407 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,244 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,651 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $6,041 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,240 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $22,932 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $4,981 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $945 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $5,926 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $11,397. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend New Mexico State University-Main Campus presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,466 | $7,883 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,183 | $9,280 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,116 | $11,874 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,208 | $14,032 |
| $110,001 and more | $14,399 | $14,417 |
Compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus to all New Mexico universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
NMSU
$22,932
Cost to Attend
$11,932
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$11,397
Net Price
NM Colleges
$18,317
Cost to Attend
$6,072
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$8,827
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,119 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 9,321 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $11,932.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 9,321 | $11,932 |
| Pell Grants | 5,118 | $5,111 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,560 | $5,489 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the New Mexico State University-Main Campus to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
NMSU
9,321
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
5,118
Number of Pell Grants
28%
Pell Grants
3,560
Federal Student Loans
20%
Federal Student Loans
NM Colleges
2,660
Grant or Scholarship Aid
55%
Grants or Scholarships
1,321
Number of Pell Grants
27%
Pell Grants
850
Federal Student Loans
18%
Federal Student Loans
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