Quick Facts 2008-2009 Founded in 1888, we are New Mexico’s land-grant institution, dedicated to teaching, research and extension service. By providing educational opportunities through our statewide presence we offer students a multitude of possibilities for learning and self-discovery. A true reflection of the region’s vibrant mix of ethnic and cultural communities, we are the best place to live, learn and thrive.TM • Groundbreaking research in biosciences, natural resources, aerospace, information sciences and U.S.-Mexico border development • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools • Rated among the nation’s top 30 universities for Hispanic and Native American students by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education • Designated a NASA Space Grant College • Students from 50 states and 85 foreign countries • The only university in New Mexico that offers an Honors College; aerospace, industrial and surveying engineering programs; and a PGA Golf ManagementTM program • In a 10-year span, NMSU faculty claimed half of the New Mexico Professor of the Year honors awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education • NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station have been cited as exceeding expectations in research and public service by the NM Commission on Higher Education • NMSU ranks in the top 110 institutions in the country in terms of federal research expenditures DEGREE PROGRAMS: 60 certificate, 57 associate, 81 bachelor’s, 50 master’s, 20 doctoral and 2 specialist in education. COLLEGES: Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences; Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering; Extended Learning; Health and Social Services; Honors. COMMUNITY COLLEGES: Academic, vocational/technical and continuing education programs at four community colleges — Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Doña Ana and Grants. DISTANCE EDUCATION: Certificate and licensure programs, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees through technology- based course delivery and off-site extension classes, including the Albuquerque Center. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: Educational and administrative locations in every New Mexico county. ATHLETICS: 16 intercollegiate teams in the NCAA Division I-A WAC; 2 venues: Pan American Center seats 12,590 and Aggie Memorial Stadium seats 30,000. ARTS AND RECREATION: Professional theater Tennis center Athletic fields Films Swim center Art galleries 18-hole golf course Opera & Symphony Visiting speakers Running track Museums Climbing wall Concerts Fitness center Conference center TV & Radio stations Headcount by Campus STUDENTS FACULTY STAFF Alamogordo 3,038 106 141 Carlsbad 1,652 93 113 Doña Ana 8,336 437 291 Grants 1,092 58 45 Las Cruces 17,200 1,179 3,410 Total 31,318* 1,873 4,000

* Students are counted once in each campus attended.

Duplicated Enrollment by College (Las Cruces)* Undergraduate % Graduate % Total Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences 1,677 89 206 11 1,883 Arts & Sciences 4,673 82 992 17 5,665 Business 2,038 79 540 21 2,578 Education 1,676 65 912 35 2,588 Engineering 1,728 80 432 20 2,160 Extended Learning 374 99 4 1 378 Health & Social Services 1,172 75 384 25 1,556 Graduate (interdisciplinary) n/a n/a 245 100 245 Community College 630 100 n/a n/a 630

* Students are counted once in each college they have a major. Demographic Headcount

*Campuses AL CA DA GR LC Headcount by Level Undergraduate 3,038 1,652 8,336 1,092 13,677 % 100 100 100 100 79.50 Graduate 3,523 % 20.50 Total 3,038 1,652 8,336 1,092 17,200 Headcount by Enrollment Status Full-time 1,793 804 4,778 610 13,660 % 59.02 48.67 57.32 55.86 79.42 Part-time 1,245 848 3,558 482 3,540 % 40.98 51.33 42.68 44.14 20.58 Total 3,038 1,652 8,336 1,092 17,200 Headcount by Legal Residency In-State 2,660 1,553 7,697 1,017 13,347 % 87.56 94.01 92.33 93.13 77.60 Out-of-State 334 91 533 72 2,860 % 10.99 5.51 6.39 6.59 16.63 International 44 8 106 3 993 % 1.45 0.48 1.27 0.27 5.77 Total 3,038 1,652 8,336 1,092 17,200 Headcount by Gender Male 1,010 508 3,509 339 7,756 % 33.25 30.75 42.09 31.04 45.09 Female 2,028 1,144 4,827 753 9,444 % 66.75 69.25 57.91 68.96 54.91 Total 3,038 1,652 8,336 1,092 17,200 (continued)

*Campuses AL CA DA GR LC Headcount by Ethnicity Am. Indian/Alaskan Native 114 24 208 288 563 % 3.75 1.45 2.50 26.49 3.27 Asian/Pacific Islander 65 10 74 8 221 % 2.14 0.61 0.89 0.74 1.28 Black, Non-Hispanic 138 37 207 22 503 % 4.54 2.24 2.48 2.02 2.92 Hispanic 1,009 719 4,998 398 6,847 % 33.22 43.55 59.96 36.61 39.81 White/Other 1,602 797 2,186 336 7,556 % 52.75 48.27 26.23 30.91 43.93 Unknown 4 29 24 21 93 % 0.13 1.76 0.29 1.93 0.54 International 105 35 638 14 1,417 % 3.46 2.12 7.65 1.29 8.24 Total 3,037 1,651 8,335 1,087

Headcount by Degree-Seeking Status, Community Colleges Degree-Seeking 2,696 1,462 7,517 991 % 88.77 88.55 90.19 91.17 Non-Degree 341 189 818 96 % 11.23 11.45 9.81 8.83 Total 3,037 1,651 8,335 1,087 (continued)

Headcount by Class LC % Las Cruces Freshman 3,380 19.65 Sophomore 2,850 16.57 Junior 2,690 15.64 Senior 4,492 26.12 Non-Degree 121 0.70 Graduate 3,523 20.48 Post-baccalaureate 144

*KEY: AL=Alamogordo CA=Carlsbad DA=Doña Ana GR=Grants LC=Las Cruces %=Percent of Total Degrees Awarded

Las Cruces 2007-2008 LC % Associate 21 0.65 Bachelor’s 2,250 69.75 Master’s 851 26.38 Educ. Specialist/Post-Master’s Certificate 32 0.99 Doctorate 72 2.23 Total 3,226

Community Colleges 2007-2008 AL CA DA GR Certificate 18 25 128 72 % 9.84 20.33 16.67 48.98 Associate 165 98 640 75 % 90.16 79.67 83.33 51.02 Total 183 123 768 147

Enrollment News

• Fall 2008 saw the largest freshman class in our history • Overall enrollment has risen to 31,000* • Nearly 75% of students return, above the national average

* Duplicated count. Students are counted once for each campus attended. Tuition & Required Fees per Semester

Las Cruces 2007-2008 (All costs are based on full-time enrollment.) In-State Out-of-State Undergraduate $2,379.00 $7,370.40 Graduate $2,554.20 $7,566.60

Community Colleges 2007-2008 In-District Out-of-District Out-of-State Alamogordo $720 $804 $2,028 Carlsbad $482 $710 $1,406 Doña Ana $600 $720 $1,800 Grants $660 $720 $1,452 Administration Waded Cruzado, Interim President Robert Moulton, Interim Executive VP & Provost Jennifer Taylor, Senior VP Business, Finance & Human Resources Benjamin Woods, Senior VP Planning, Physical Resources & University Relations

Community Colleges Cheri A. Jimeno, President Alamogordo Russell Hardy, President Carlsbad Margie C. Huerta, President Doña Ana Felicia Casados, President Grants Board of Regents Overall responsibility for the university resides in an autonomous Board of Regents appointed by the governor of the state and confirmed by the state Senate. The board delegates authority for the internal management of the institution to the president. The faculty elects a Faculty Senate, which has legislative jurisdiction over policies affecting the academic mission of the university. NEW MEXICO IS OUR CAMPUS The state’s land-grant institution, New Mexico State University has a presence in every county, serving a multicultural population through teaching, research and service.

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