New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NMPublicCity Setting

Open Admission • 89% Acceptance

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89%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$6,048

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

5.2K

Students

Medium campus body

$32,960

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a public institution located in the city setting of Las Cruces, NM. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

5.2K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

89% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Associate's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

89%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences24% of degrees

Business & Marketing9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $84,961

Earnings 5yr: $80,465

Debt: $16,467

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $68,291

Earnings 5yr: $53,700

Debt: $9,995

Data Processing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,247

Earnings 5yr: $36,600

Debt: $9,750

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,773

Earnings 5yr: $40,116

Debt: $7,571

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,985

Earnings 5yr: $32,811

Debt: $10,497

Precision Metal Working.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,299

Earnings 5yr: $50,881

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $37,514

Earnings 5yr: $32,385

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $35,798

Earnings 5yr: $36,982

Debt: $7,425

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $55,370

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $39,002

Debt: N/A

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $30,070

Debt: N/A

Hospitality Administration/Management.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $29,697

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $27,977

Debt: N/A

Public Health.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $27,674

Debt: N/A

Graphic Communications.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $25,413

Debt: N/A

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $18,553

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Architectural Sciences and Technology.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$6,048

In-State Tuition$2,322

Out-of-State Tuition$6,360

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

35%

Pell Grants

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

19%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

63%

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

38%

Men

62%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

44%

Part-Time Share

44%

Avg Family Income

$34,045

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New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NMPublicCity Setting

Open Admission • 89% Acceptance

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Add to list:

89%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$6,048

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

5.2K

Students

Medium campus body

$32,960

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

5.2K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

89% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Associate's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

89%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences24% of degrees

Business & Marketing9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $84,961

Earnings 5yr: $80,465

Debt: $16,467

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $68,291

Earnings 5yr: $53,700

Debt: $9,995

Data Processing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,247

Earnings 5yr: $36,600

Debt: $9,750

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,773

Earnings 5yr: $40,116

Debt: $7,571

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,985

Earnings 5yr: $32,811

Debt: $10,497

Precision Metal Working.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,299

Earnings 5yr: $50,881

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $37,514

Earnings 5yr: $32,385

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $35,798

Earnings 5yr: $36,982

Debt: $7,425

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $55,370

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $39,002

Debt: N/A

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $30,070

Debt: N/A

Hospitality Administration/Management.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $29,697

Debt: N/A

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $27,977

Debt: N/A

Public Health.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $27,674

Debt: N/A

Graphic Communications.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $25,413

Debt: N/A

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $18,553

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Architectural Sciences and Technology.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$6,048

In-State Tuition$2,322

Out-of-State Tuition$6,360

Financial Assistance & Support

35%

Pell Grants

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

19%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

63%

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

38%

Men

62%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

44%

Part-Time Share

44%

Avg Family Income

$34,045

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