WHO WE ARE AT NMSU

New Mexico State University is a student-centered, land-grant institution that proudly serves a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a First Gen Forward campus, NMSU is committed to fostering opportunity, access, and success for students from all backgrounds, especially first-generation learners.

Undergraduate Students
Las Cruces Campus Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,507
First Generation College Students: 42%
Majority/Minority Institution
FAFSA Completion Rate: 75%
New Mexico Residents: 75%
Median Age: 21
Full-Time Enrollment: 81%
Graduate Students
Las Cruces Campus Graduate Enrollment: 2,901
First Generation College Students: 31%
FAFSA Completion Rate: 36%
New Mexico Residents: 54%
Median Age: 30
Full-Time Enrollment: 53%

Proud To Be FirstGen Aggie

FirstGen Aggies are students, faculty,  staff, and employees who are the first in their families to attend college. This space is to celebrate your journey—feel free to download and display these items to show that you are a FirstGen Aggie!

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