- The mission of New Mexico State University at Grants is to provide quality instructional and supportive programs at the lowest feasible cost to persons within the Cibola County. These programs are provided to eligible persons regardless of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
School Highlights
New Mexico State University-Grants serves 754 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 754 students
- In-state tuition: $2,064
- Out-state tuition: $3,936
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
New Mexico State University-Grants
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
29 staff
51 staff
School Motto
Inspiring the future.
Student Body
The student population of New Mexico State University-Grants has grown by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The New Mexico State University-Grants diversity score of 0.67 is equal to the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
754 students
1,144 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
208 students
344 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
546 students
800 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
754 students
896 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
208 students
357 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
546 students
886 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
27%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
50%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
3%
% White
18%
26%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
28%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$34,400
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,064 is more than the state average of $1,992. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,936 is less than the state average of $4,440. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,064
$1,992
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,936
$4,440
Tuition Notes
$89 per Credit Hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
92%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,464
$13,236
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$6,125
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Not explicitly mentioned but may relate to branding.
School Mascot
Pistol Pete
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- NMSU at Grants is located in the city of Grants, New Mexico. Located at the base of Mount Taylor, Grants is surrounded by scenic mesas. The Laguna, Acoma, and Zuni Pueblos and the Navajo Nation surround the area. NMSU at Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. Our campus has continued to grow and improve. We currently are able to offer Bachelor's and Masters Degrees in several careers. We have also taken our classes out to many locations include the Pinehill and Laguna areas. NMSU-Grants is here to help you achieve it with lots of degree choices available to you. MSU has to offers Adult Basic Education and GED program, certificate programs, associate degrees, bachelor's degree, masters degree and doctoral degree.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Mexico State University-Grants cost?
New Mexico State University-Grants's tuition is approximately $2,064 for In-State students and $3,936 for Out-State students.
What schools are New Mexico State University-Grants often compared to?
New Mexico State University-Grantsis often viewed alongside schools like New Mexico State University-Alamogordo by visitors of our site.
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