New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
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  • NMSU-A is a two-year branch campus dedicated to the concept of high-quality cost efficient education that meets the needs of a diverse community. While some students continue to value the long established core courses, others are seeking alternatives to the traditional liberal arts education. Every possible effort is being made to keep programs and curricula flexible in order to accommodate varied and expanding community educational needs.

School Highlights

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo serves 1,537 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 72%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty111 staff137 staff
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Student Body

The student population of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The New Mexico State University-Alamogordo diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,537 students1,649 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:112:1
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# Full-Time Students348 students460 students
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# Part-Time Students1,189 students1,189 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
10%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
45%
50%
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% Black
4%
3%
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% White
39%
28%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score0.640.66
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College Completion Rate
12%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,100$34,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,328 is more than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,280 is more than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,328$2,084
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,280$4,620
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%87%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,123$16,082
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico State University-Alamogordo and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NM by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$6,500$6,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • New Mexico State University, opened in 1890 as New Mexicos Land-Grant College. NMSU now carries out its land-grant mission at its main campus (Las Cruces), four branch community colleges, twelve off-campus agricultural science centers throughout the state, and Cooperative Extension Service offices located in every New Mexico county. New Mexico State University at Alamogordo is one of the branch community colleges of the University. NMSU-A was established in 1958 with an initial enrollment of 278 students. The classes were held at night on the Alamogordo High School campus. The objective of this post-secondary educational venture was to serve the military and civilian personnel from Holloman Air Force Base, as well as students from the local non-military population. We offer academic degrees at the associate level and preparation for successful transfer to baccalaureate level colleges and universities. Advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses also are available from a number of our educational partners through our distance learning facilities. In addition, relevant career and vocational programs are offered for those entering or advancing in today's workforce. New Mexico State University at Alamogordo is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Medical Laboratory Technology Program is individually accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Nursing Program operates with approval by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing and accreditation by the National League of Nursing.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (32.8 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,537 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,328
  • Out-state tuition: $5,280
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
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