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New Mexico State University

#237 in US ranking Las Cruces, NM
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Cost

Cost / year
$21,766
Tuition & fees
$8,556
Avg. aid
$14,505
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
870–1110
ACT range
17–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$39,776
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at New Mexico State University?

NMSU has campus public-safety resources, including around-the-clock patrols and emergency telephone or alarm devices. Reported measures also include late-night transport or escort assistance and electronically controlled residence-hall entrances.

Students should learn how to contact NMSU Police, receive campus emergency alerts and report an urgent incident. The university's published emergency procedures and annual security report are the appropriate places to check current contacts, response guidance and federally reported campus-crime information. Crime reports cover specified locations and reporting periods; they are not a complete measure of any person's risk.

Students dealing with sexual misconduct can seek information about reporting, supportive measures and confidential or other assistance through NMSU's designated campus resources. The available reporting and support routes are worth identifying before they are needed, particularly for students taking evening classes or living off campus.

New Mexico State University Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Late night transportation
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is New Mexico State University? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

New Mexico State University Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

7 2 4 ▲more than the year before0.26

Fondling

2 2 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

2 0 0 0

Aggravated assault

1 3 3 0.19

Burglary

64 27 11 ▼fewer than the year before0.71

Motor vehicle theft

14 22 37 ▲more than the year before2.40

Arson

0 0 0 0

New Mexico State University VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

2 7 5 ▼fewer than the year before0.32

Dating violence

0 0 0 0

Stalking

4 2 1 ▼fewer than the year before0.06

New Mexico State University Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

1 0 4 ▲more than the year before0.26

Drug abuse

15 9 7 ▼fewer than the year before0.45

Liquor law violation

12 11 12 ▲more than the year before0.78

New Mexico State University Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 17 1 ▼fewer than the year before0.06

Drug abuse

19 33 30 ▼fewer than the year before1.95

Liquor law violation

67 94 46 ▼fewer than the year before2.99

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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