New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a Public, 2-4 years located in Las Cruces, NM. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 8.16% from last year at NMSU-Dona Ana.
- Total 6,662 students have enrolled in NMSU-Dona Ana and, of that, 2,937 students enrolled online exclusively.
- NMSU-Dona Ana offers 134 programs and 46 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of NMSU-Dona Ana is 16% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 8.16% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,160 | $5,664 |
| 2021 | $2,160 | $5,664 |
| 2022 | $2,160 | $5,664 |
| 2023 | $2,238 | $5,880 |
| 2024 | $2,718 | $6,360 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers 132 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 45 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 52 | 17 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 59 | 16 |
| Total | 132 | 45 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 72 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 33 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 18 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 66 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 65 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 42 |
| Education | 26 |
Student Population
Total 6,662 students have enrolled to New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. By gender, there are 2,608 male and 4,054 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.64 to 1.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,937 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 103 | 37 | 66 |
| Asian | 54 | 18 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 119 | 79 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 4,794 | 1,774 | 3,020 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| White | 1,193 | 539 | 654 |
| Two or More Races | 81 | 35 | 46 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 138 | 66 | 72 |
| Total | 6,662 | 2,608 | 4,054 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 16% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $5,693 and 45% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 16% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,693 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 125 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 332 |