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New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University is a public research university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, known for its desert‑campus setting, strong engineering and agriculture programs, and active student‑life scene. Students often rave about the many clubs, spirited Aggies athletics, the laid‑back South‑west vibe, and how easy it is to get involved with research, internships, and campus‑wide events.

State

New Mexico

Student Population

15,000

Acceptance Rate

76–89%

GPA Range

3.1–3.5

SAT Range

870–1110

Common Majors

nursing, criminal justice, liberal arts and humanities, business

“a place where you can grow academically and personally, with professors who really care, lots of clubs and Greek life, and a relaxed campus where you can still feel close to everyone while preparing for big‑city careers.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $8,147; Out-of-state: $25,271

Conference

Conference USA

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.75

Avg Women's Scores

74.2

Men's Team Notes

Aggies men fired 835 (-29) for 4th at Whirlwind Invitational (Whirlwind Golf Club Cattail Course), ranking 2nd in par-5 scoring (4.52 avg.) and birdies (73 total) led by Mateo Payan's 19 birdies. Strong desert play fueled early contention vs USC.

Women's Team Notes

Aggie women posted T8 (870, +6) at home Golf Iconic Classic (New Mexico State Golf Course), T3 match play at NB3 (Twin Warriors Golf Course), and 2nd at Clash at Boulder Creek (Boulder Creek Golf Club). Balanced scoring advanced positioning on Southwest layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mike Dirks

Women's Coach

Danny Bowen

Men's Email

mdirks@nmsu.edu

Women's Email

dbowen@nmsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mike Dirks is New Mexico State men’s head golf coach, leading the Aggies in Conference USA. He has guided the program to multiple NCAA‑eligible seasons, including an at‑large postseason bid and some of the school’s best regional finishes in over a decade. Dirks emphasizes a strong, nationwide schedule, technical‑skill development, and recruiting student‑athletes who can compete at the C‑USA Championship and help push NMSU toward more consistent NCAA‑postseason contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Danny Bowen is New Mexico State women’s head golf coach, directing the Aggies in Conference USA. He oversees a program that regularly competes at the C‑USA Championship with a focus on fundamentals, short‑game precision, and tournament‑score‑management. Bowen builds a demanding practice environment aimed at steady improvement in national rankings and conference‑level finishes, working to position NMSU women’s golf as a competitive, NCAA‑postseason‑caliber team within Conference USA.

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