Before you apply
Ready to apply to NMSU? The process is quick and convenient with our online application. The application will require you to provide the following:Enrollment information
- Semester when you plan to start
- Campus where you plan to enroll
- Degree expected
Personal information
- Social security number
- Military service
- Citizenship
- Residency (for more information, see New Mexico Residency for In-State Tuition Purposes)
Secondary contact information
- Contact information for at least one parent, guardian, or spouse (if applicable)
Academic information
- High school graduation date
- Colleges or universities attended
Testing data
- ACT or SAT information
Completing your application
Log in to the undergraduate application using the email and password you previously set up, or create a new undergraduate application account. You can save your application at any time and return to it later. You can also revise your application before submitting it. Allow approximately 45 minutes to complete your application.Application fee
The application fee is $25 and nonrefundable.Payment options
Pay online with a credit card after you finalize and submit your application for admission. Pay by check. Make your check payable to New Mexico State University, and include the applicant’s full name and date of birth in the memo line. Mail your check to: Undergraduate Admissions MSC 3A New Mexico State University P.O. Box 30001 Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 Please do not send cash.After you have applied
Have your official ACT or SAT test scores sent to NMSU:- ACT code 2638
- SAT code 4531
