New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Tel: (575) 528-7000
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School Highlights

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana serves 7,876 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 245 teachers has declined by 6% over five years.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty245 staff72 staff
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Student Body

The student population of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The New Mexico State University-Dona Ana diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment7,876 students1,664 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio32:126:1
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# Full-Time Students3,417 students412 students
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# Part-Time Students4,459 students1,252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
10%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
73%
47%
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% Black
2%
3%
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% White
19%
30%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score0.430.68
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College Completion Rate
15%
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 $1,872 is less than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,968 is more than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,872$2,084
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,968$4,620
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$18,370$15,850
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico State University-Dona Ana and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NM by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$6,500$6,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is Western Technical College (El Paso - 79924) (37.6 miles away).
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  • Western Technical College (El Paso - 79924)
    Private, for profit
    438 students | 37.60 Mi9451 Diana Drive
    El Paso, TX 79924
    (915) 566-9621     37.60438
  • International Business College-El Paso
    Private for-profit
    19 students | 39.00 Mi1156 Barranca
    El Paso, TX 79935
    (915) 859-0422     39.0019
  • Southwest University at El Paso
    Private for-profit
    1,481 students | 43.40 Mi1414 Geronimo
    El Paso, TX 79925
    (915) 778-4001     43.401,481
  • Vista College
    Private, for profit
    3,482 students | 43.50 Mi6101 Montana Ave
    El Paso, TX 79925
    (915) 779-8031     43.503,482
  • El Paso Community College
    Public
    28,819 students | 45.60 Mi9050 Viscount Blvd
    El Paso, TX 79925
    (915) 831-2000     45.6028,819
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 7,876 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,872
  • Out-state tuition: $4,968
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
Did You Know?
For New Mexico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,084 per year for in-state students and $4,620 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Mexico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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