New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,537 students
- In-state tuition: $2,328
- Out-state tuition: $5,280
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
111 staff
137 staff
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 Enrollment
1,537 students
1,649 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
348 students
460 students
# Part-Time Students
1,189 students
1,189 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
363 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
10%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
45%
50%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
39%
28%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
College Completion Rate
12%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$34,400
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,280
$4,620
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,123
$16,082
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
34%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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