Be they parents, prospects, professors, students or athletes…many guests at Staybridge Suites have come to Las Cruces to visit one of its most prominent institutions: New Mexico State University (NMSU), which is conveniently located just 5 miles from our hotel.

A First-Class Choice in NMSU Lodging: Staybridge Suites

Originally founded as an agricultural college in 1888, NMSU is a vital part of Las Cruces life that has grown through the years into a nationally renowed educational institution. Today, the university, which continues to offer outstanding agricultural programs, serves approximately 20,000 students and offers a wide range of academic programs to a diverse base of undergraduate and graduate students. Recognized as a NASA Space Grant College, Hispanic-serving institution and home to the only Honors College in New Mexico, NMSU is comprised of 5 campuses and also serves its student base through a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, cooperative extension offices in all of New Mexico's 33 counties and progressive distance learning programs.

Affordable NMSU Lodging for Aggie Fans and Competitors

Home of the Aggies, NMSU is a member of the NCAA Division 1-A Western Athletic Conference and a longtime rival with the University of New Mexico and the University of Texas at El Paso, NMSU proudly sponsors a wide variety of co-ed intercollegiate sports. Impressive on-campus sports venues include the NMSU's Pan American Center (accommodating nearly 13,000) and Aggie Memorial Stadium (that seats 30,000).