New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	15%

Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, NMSU-Dona Ana is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at NMSU-Dona Ana is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Mexico is 11-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at NMSU-Dona Ana is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 59% at NMSU-Dona Ana suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,160

Cost of attendance at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

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New Mexico's average	$6,451
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,664

Cost of attendance at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average	$14,455
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received on average $5,487 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,487

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	637	65%	$5,468	$3,483,281
Other Federal Grant	637	65%	$5,553	$3,537,274
State Grant/Scholarships	663	68%	$1,446	$958,618
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	43	4%	$1,865	$80,188
Total Grant & Scholarships	834	85%	$5,487	$4,576,080

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana students is 15.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.5%.

15.1%

African American 11.8% 2 students
white 19.4% 24 students
unknown 9.1% 3 students
hispanic 15.0% 129 students
International Students 16.7% 8 students

Service Offerings

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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