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New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NMPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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89%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$7,369
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
591
Students
Small campus body
$32,960
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public institution located in the rural setting of Alamogordo, NM. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 591 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
591 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,285
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $18,553
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Data Processing.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$7,369
In-State Tuition$2,616
Out-of-State Tuition$6,072
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
4%
Take Loans
45%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,960
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,067

Completion Signals

14%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
46%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$111/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

31%
Men
69%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 31% men and 69% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
52%
Avg Family Income
$34,045
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