Rankings
Explore why New Mexico State University is consistently ranked among the nation's top university
A land-grant institution that excels in teaching, research and public service, NMSU searches for innovation in classrooms, laboratories and throughout our communities. We deliver solutions for the future and create change.
A top-tier university
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico State University was recognized recently in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, performing well among top public schools and top performers in social mobility ranking.
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Among the top 6% in economic mobility
Economic Mobility Index
NMSU ranks No. 79th out of more than 1,300 institutions on how well it serves its low-income students in addition to the proportion of low- and moderate-income students a school enrolls.
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Graduate programs earn national distinction
U.S. News & World Report
Several graduate programs at New Mexico State University have been ranked in the top 200 among the 2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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Ranked among the top 4% of global institutions
Center for World University Rankings
NMSU in the top 4.5 percent of institutions of higher education worldwide.
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Online programs among the nation’s best
U.S. News & World Report
New Mexico State University’s online campus, NMSU Global, has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, earning multiple spots on the 2024 list of online programs.
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A top 100 university for Hispanics
The Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
NMSU has been recognized on the Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics list published in the 2023 issue of The Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine.
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A leader in awarding degrees to Hispanics and Native Americans
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NMSU is a leading university for awarding degrees to minority students. In several disciplines, NMSU ranks among the top 10 nationally for bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic and Native American students.
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