New Mexico State University-Main Campus

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in a midsize suburban area. With an enrollment of 16,277 students (IPEDS 2023), it is one of the larger universities in the state. The institution holds a quality score of 51 out of 100, a completion rate of 52% (IPEDS 2023), and a retention rate of 75% (IPEDS 2023).

NMSU offers a broad range of programs at both the associate and bachelor's levels. Notable offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate and bachelor's levels, Surveying Technology/Surveying, Athletic Training/Trainer, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Registered Nursing Administration and Clinical Nursing at the bachelor's level.

Las Cruces is the second-largest city in New Mexico, located in the Mesilla Valley near the Texas border. NMSU serves as the region's primary research and comprehensive university, providing workforce-relevant programs across health, technology, and applied sciences.