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    Information Summary

    Ranks 768th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Las Cruces, NM

    Total Population1,614 (1,614 urban / N/A rural)
    Households4 (4.75 people per house)
    Families2 (8.5 people per family)
    Surrounding communityMidsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Pop. — African American82
    Pop. — Asian30
    Pop. — Pacific Islander3
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native77
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)1,305
    Pop. — Other153

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities

    UndergraduateAssociates
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time two-year
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
    Size & SettingMedium two-year

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringAssociate's degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes

    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 trend  $1,128 $1,248 trend  $1,368 $2,952 trend  $3,384
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $788 trend  $889
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,032 trend  $7,512
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,059 trend  $3,480
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,032 trend  $7,078
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,059 trend  $3,480
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,059 trend  $3,480

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsYes
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadNo
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationNo

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity3,271
    Meals per WeekN/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?

    New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks 2633rd for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,316 346 pie   65%
    State & Local Grant Aid $781 211 pie   40%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,175 21 pie   4%
    Student Loan Aid $3,636 180 pie   34%
    Any financial aid type   406 pie   76%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    364278
    Black Non-Hispanic
    8879167
    Hispanic
    1,6912,4874,178
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    272956
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    6877145
    White Non-Hispanic
    5927011,293
    Race Unknown
    274379653
    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?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 34 1 8 7 50
    Adult Development and Aging
    Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 1
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3 3
    Building/Property Maintenance and Management
    Business/Commerce, General 2 2
    Child Care Provider/Assistant
    Commercial and Advertising Art 4 2 6
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 9 1 1 12
    Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 1 1
    Dental Assisting/Assistant 8 3 1 12
    Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 1 1 2
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1 8 1 2 12
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 1
    Education, General 1 15 1 3 3 23
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 6 1 7
    Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 1 3
    General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 1 27 1 7 3 39
    General Studies 6 93 1 4 25 24 153
    Health Aide 16 3 1 20
    Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 6 1 7
    Library Assistant/Technician 3 1 1 5
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert
    Lineworker 1 1 2
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 10 6 3 19
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 1 123 1 4 37 28 195
    Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 1 1
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 3 30 1 11 15 61
    Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
    Retailing and Retail Operations
    Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
    Teacher Assistant/Aide 1 4 2 1 8
    Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 5 2 2 9
    Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 2 1 3
    Welding Technology/Welder 1 1
    Total 7 12 411 5 10 118 95 658

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks 2676th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    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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