New Mexico State University-Grants

New Mexico State University-Grants is not competitive to get into. Around 66% of applicants get into New Mexico State University-Grants each year. Last year, 9,635 students applied to New Mexico State University-Grants and 6,326 were admitted.

If you want to apply to New Mexico State University-Grants, the regular decision application deadline is July 12 and the application fee is $20.

New Mexico State University-Grants Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of New Mexico State University-Grants's admissions stats.

New Mexico State University-Grants 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22.2%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	30%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	78%
Waitlist	No

New Mexico State University-Grants Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New Mexico State University-Grants.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	7 12	–

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Want to Apply Early to New Mexico State University-Grants?

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New Mexico State University-Grants does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to New Mexico State University-Grants

For more information on transferring to New Mexico State University-Grants, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to New Mexico State University-Grants

New Mexico State University-Grants has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New Mexico State University-Grants?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at New Mexico State University-Grants

Wondering what factors are considered by New Mexico State University-Grants during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered

Make sure to check with New Mexico State University-Grants for more information on admission factors.

New Mexico State University-Grants Application Requirements

To apply to New Mexico State University-Grants, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with New Mexico State University-Grants's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	√	–	–	ACCUPLACER test
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New Mexico State University-Grants?

Students admitted to New Mexico State University-Grants have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 88.8% submitted a class rank. At New Mexico State University-Grants 22.2% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 51.9% were in the top 25% and 83.7% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At New Mexico State University-Grants, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to New Mexico State University-Grants directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New Mexico State University-Grants does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2003, 30% of New Mexico State University-Grants's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 78% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of New Mexico State University-Grants students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of New Mexico State University-Grants students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

To be most competitive at New Mexico State University-Grants, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for New Mexico State University-Grants's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for New Mexico State University-Grants students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to New Mexico State University-Grants

Transfer students can enroll in New Mexico State University-Grants during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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New Mexico State University-Grants Admissions FAQs

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Does New Mexico State University-Grants accept transfer credits?

✅ New Mexico State University-Grants accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New Mexico State University-Grants accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does New Mexico State University-Grants accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ New Mexico State University-Grants accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New Mexico State University-Grants?

✅ New Mexico State University-Grants is not test optional.

What is New Mexico State University-Grants's acceptance rate?

✅ New Mexico State University-Grants has an acceptance rate of 66%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New Mexico State University-Grants?

❌ New Mexico State University-Grants does not offer early decision.

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