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New Mexico State University
(NMSU)
About
New Mexico State University is a public, land-grant, research university in University Park, New Mexico, United States, in the Las Cruces area. Founded in 1888, it is the state's oldest public institution of higher education, and was the original land-grant university in the region. NMSU is a university system, with its main campus in Las Cruces and satellite campuses in Alamogordo, Doña Ana Count...
New Mexico State University is a public, land-grant, research university in University Park, New Mexico, United States, in the Las Cruces area. Founded in 1888, it is the state's oldest public institution of higher education, and was the original land-grant university in the region. NMSU is a university system, with its main campus in Las Cruces and satellite campuses in Alamogordo, Doña Ana County, and Grants. Through the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service, it has centers or programs in all 33 counties in the state.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,251
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 214 | 41.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 399 | 41.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =603 | 41.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 704 | 41.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =706 | 41.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,147 | 41.7 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of New Mexico State University?
New Mexico State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =951.
When was New Mexico State University founded?
New Mexico State University was founded in 1888.
What are the top subjects at New Mexico State University?
Top subjects at New Mexico State University include: Water Resources, Space Science, Psychology, Agricultural Sciences, Clinical & Health.
Where is New Mexico State University located?
New Mexico State University is located in Las Cruces, United States.