School Highlights
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana serves 8,638 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 8,638 students
- In-state tuition: $1,872
- Out-state tuition: $4,968
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 455 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
455 staff
111 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,638 students
1,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
3,215 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
5,423 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
863 students
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,215 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,423 students
1,790 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
50%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
19%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1673%
0.2452%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3955%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,872 is less than the state average of $2,058. 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 $4,570. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,872
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,968
$4,570
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,464
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Largest student body.
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The nearest community college to New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is Western Technical College (37.6 miles away)
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