In 2023, 1,034 students (44% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 611 students (26%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NMSU.
The median SAT score is 1,020 with 510 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 17 at NMSU. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).