New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Do帽a Ana Community College is a public community college with several campuses in Do帽a Ana County, New Mexico. It was established in 1973 at the request of the Gadsden, Hatch, and Las Cruces school boards to provided vocational and technical education opportunities to the citizens of Do帽a Ana County.

School Highlights

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana serves 8,638 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 8,638 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,872
  • Out-state tuition: $4,968
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 455 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1973
Total Faculty
455 staff
111 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The New Mexico State University-Dona Ana diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,638 students
2,145 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
3,215 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
5,423 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
863 students
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,215 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,423 students
1,774 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
50%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
19%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$36,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,872 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,968 is more than the state average of $4,570. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,872
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,968
$4,570
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,464
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana cost?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's tuition is approximately $1,872 for In-State students and $4,968 for Out-State students.
What is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's ranking?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 8,638 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,872
  • Out-state tuition: $4,968
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Mexico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,570 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Mexico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New Mexico is New Mexico Military Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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