Do帽a Ana Community College is a public community college with several campuses located 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 provide vocational and technical education opportunities to the residents of Do帽a Ana County.
School Highlights
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana serves 7,200 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 7,200 students
In-state tuition: $1,872
Out-state tuition: $4,968
Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Minority enrollment: 81%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 18:1 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 6% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,872 is less than the state average of $1,992. 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 $4,440. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (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?
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 7,200 students
In-state tuition: $1,872
Out-state tuition: $4,968
Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Minority enrollment: 81%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
