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1780 E University Ave Las Cruces, NM 88003
(800) 662-6678
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1780 E University Ave
Las Cruces
NM
88003
Phone
(800) 662-6678
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$25
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Other
High school course requirements: 4 units of English, 4 of math, 2 of science beyond general science, and 1 foreign language/fine art; must have 2.75 HS GPA, rank in the top 20 of graduating class, or ACT composite score of 21 (SAT of 1060 new format) required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
89% of 13,091 applicants were admitted
Women
90% of 7,769 applicants were admitted
Men
87% of 5,322 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,903 (25%) of 11,646 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,670 (24%) of 7,003 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,233 (27%) of 4,643 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
16%
3.75 - 3.99
19%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
16.3%
2.00 - 2.49
2.5%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 487 average , 420-540 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
9.3%
Score of 500 - 600
36.7%
Score of 400 - 500
38%
Score of 300 - 400
14.7%
Score of 200 - 300
0.3%
SAT EBRW: 510 average , 450-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.8%
Score of 600 - 700
15.1%
Score of 500 - 600
38.9%
Score of 400 - 500
36.4%
Score of 300 - 400
7.5%
Score of 200 - 300
0.3%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
21 average , 17-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
2.1%
Score of 24 - 29
24.1%
Score of 18 - 23
47%
Score of 12 - 17
26.3%
Score of 6 - 11
0.5%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 20
Score of 30 - 36
2.3%
Score of 24 - 29
22.1%
Score of 18 - 23
33%
Score of 12 - 17
42.6%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 20
Score of 30 - 36
5.5%
Score of 24 - 29
19.6%
Score of 18 - 23
37.8%
Score of 12 - 17
30.3%
Score of 6 - 11
6.8%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 20%
Top quarter: 47%
Top half: 79%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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