New Mexico State University
- Public
- Research university
New Mexico State University: international tuition 25,307 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 40,398 USD, acceptance rate 89%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 95.
Getting in. The school admits 89% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 450–570, Math 420–540, ACT 17–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 68+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 40,398 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at New Mexico State University?
International tuition is 25,307 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 40,398 USD.
Does New Mexico State University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. NMSU's freshman merit scholarships require US citizenship or permanent residency; only the F-1 International Competitive Scholarship (GPA-based) exists, and it is unclear whether new freshmen qualify immediately. Need-based aid for international students is not stated.
What English scores does New Mexico State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico State University?
The acceptance rate is 89%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- New Mexico State Men’s Basketball News2023Vlog
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
International Competitive ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page100 USD≈ ₫2.61M
Open to F-1 students based on GPA and lists freshman criteria (3.50+ GPA), but the page says 'current' students, so it is unclear whether new freshmen qualify immediately.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall: May 1–July 15; Spring: Sept 15–Nov 30, until awards run out
1888 Leadership Out-of-State ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Conroy Honors ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: December 1 priority deadline
Conroy Honors Scholars / Hadley Honors / Crimson Success / 1888 Leadership (freshman merit)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
These scholarships require US citizenship or permanent residence, so international students are excluded from them, but this is a per-scholarship limit, not a universal negative on aid for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: December 1 for some
Crimson Success Out-of-State ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Phải nộp hồ sơ nhập học và tài liệu học tập trước December 1
- Descubre Out-of-State Tuition DiscountIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Hadley Honors Out-of-State ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Phải nộp hồ sơ nhập học và tài liệu học tập trước December 1
Out-of-State Tuition Discounts (Descubre etc.)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The Descubre discount is for Mexican citizens, who are international students, so it does not exclude international students and is in fact open to that group.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiEach transcript from a non-U.S. school needs a credential evaluation report from a NACES-approved agency.Required
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Priority financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout137days
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aid+258 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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