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New Mexico State University - Alamogordo SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

The most important signal here is the 46% freshman retention rate: admission to NMSU Alamogordo is very accessible, but your first-year plan matters. Use the test-optional policy strategically by submitting scores only if they reflect your strengths, then focus on affordability, advising, and course support before you enroll.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo facts and stats

Quick Facts

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo is a rural campus with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,152 students. NMSU Alamogordo has a 46% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Alamogordo, NM

Undergrad Enrollment1,152

Freshman Retention46%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key New Mexico State University - Alamogordo application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional NMSU Alamogordo, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. Since NMSU Alamogordo does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, confirm your application deadline and pick the latest fall retake whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

NMSU Alamogordo is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,328 and out-of-state tuition of $5,400. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,328

Out-of-State Tuition$5,400

Room and Board$8,464

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$20

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At NMSU Alamogordo, out-of-state tuition is $5,400, compared with $2,328 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $8,464, so students should budget beyond tuition for housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual net cost will vary based on financial need, grant aid, scholarships, and whether a student pays the lower in-state rate.