New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,644

2024 Average Net Price

$7,936

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.52%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

7,200

42.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

19.4%

161 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $1,644, which is $6,516 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,936.

In 2024, 51% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,644

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was $1,644. The cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $−6,516 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,936

2024 Value

27.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,936. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana grew by 27.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,762

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was of $12,762 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 29.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.52%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was 0.52%, which represents 13 out of the 2498 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had a total enrollment of 7,200 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 3,065 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,135. This means that 42.6% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% White, 1.97% Black or African American, 1.75% Two or More Races, 1.39% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.708% Asian, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.6%) and White Female (8.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,200 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 3,065 and the part-time enrollment is 4,135. This means that 42.6% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), New Mexico State University-Dona Ana had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
5,396 enrolled students
White
1,141 enrolled students
Black or African American
142 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 74.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% White, 1.97% Black or African American, 1.75% Two or More Races, 1.39% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.708% Asian, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 85 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 249 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino (889 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (263 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is General Studies (421 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (47 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (42 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (421 degrees), and Construction (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Police officers (138,221 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,953 people), Other managers (104,936 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (84,489 people), and Construction managers (62,736 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in 2024 are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (421 degrees), Construction (33 degrees), Protective Services (63 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (421 degrees), Construction (33 degrees), Protective Services (63 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are Justice, public order, & safety activities (317,325 people), Elementary & secondary schools (188,446 people), Construction (160,839 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (158,143 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (78,446 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Most Common (2024)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
89 degrees awarded
Data Processing & Data Processing Technology
24 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

509

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

758

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 509 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, which is 0.672 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (758).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 145 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in General Studies, which is 0.525 times less than the 276 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 276 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in General Studies, which is 1.9 times more than the 145 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 6% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
889 degrees awarded
White
263 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino (889 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (263 degrees).

1.03% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
774 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
701 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
669 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is hispanic or latino female (774 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (701 degrees).

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