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In which year did the university change its name to New Mexico State University?

  • 1960

  • 1950

  • 1970

  • 1980

Answer

The university was initially established as Las Cruces College in 1888 and became a land-grant college in 1898, changing its name to New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In 1960, the institution adopted its current name, New Mexico State University.
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