School Highlights
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana serves 6,454 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 6,454 students
- In-state tuition: $1,872
- Out-state tuition: $4,968
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The New Mexico State University-Dona Ana diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,454 students
1,111 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,832 students
374 students
# Part-Time Students
3,622 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
476 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,832 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,622 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
73%
55%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
18%
31%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1511%
0.2475%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
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 $4,616. 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
$4,616
% 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: 2023 (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: Average community college minority breakdown and 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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