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Information Summary
Ranks 768th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,009 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,570 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Las Cruces, NM
| Total Population | 1,614 (1,614 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 4 (4.75 people per house) |
| Families | 2 (8.5 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Midsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 82 |
| Pop. — Asian | 30 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 77 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 1,305 |
| Pop. — Other | 153 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
Ranks 1853rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $984 | $1,224 | $3,240 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $144 | $144 | $144 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $47 | $57 | $141 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $13,009 | $13,249 | $15,265 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,575 | $12,815 | $14,831 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,497 | $5,737 | $7,753 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,008 |
$1,248 |
$2,952 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $788 |
||
| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,032 |
||
| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,059 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,032 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,059 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,059 |
||
Admission Criteria
What criteria does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,271 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,162 |
| Board Fee | $2,350 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,316 | 346 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $781 | 211 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,175 | 21 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,636 | 180 | |
| Any financial aid type | 406 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 36 | 42 | 78 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 88 | 79 | 167 |
Hispanic | 1,691 | 2,487 | 4,178 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 29 | 56 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 68 | 77 | 145 |
White Non-Hispanic | 592 | 701 | 1,293 |
Race Unknown | 274 | 379 | 653 |
| Total | 2,776 | 3,794 | 6,570 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 87 | 195 | |
| 51 | 102 | 153 | |
| 6 | 55 | 61 | |
| 3 | 47 | 50 | |
| 12 | 27 | 39 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $41,797 ($41,429 male / $42,113 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 93 (43 male / 50 female) |
| Total Benefits | $922,048 |











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