New Mexico State University-Grants

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,944

2024 Average Net Price

$1,864

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

754

27.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

26.2%

11 Graduates

About

New Mexico State University-Grants is a higher education institution located in Cibola County, NM. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at New Mexico State University-Grants were General Studies (22 degrees awarded), General Business (8 degrees), and Digital Communication & Multimedia (8 degrees).

In 2024, 105 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico State University-Grants. 77.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (46 degrees), 1.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Grants is $1,944, which is $−6,216 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico State University-Grants is $1,944, which is $6,216 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,864.

In 2024, 30% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico State University-Grants received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,944

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Grants was $1,944. The cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Grants is $−6,216 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-Grants (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$1,864

2024 Value

79.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 New Mexico State University-Grants had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,864. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of New Mexico State University-Grants grew by 79.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Mexico State University-Grants (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

$11,878

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico State University-Grants was of $11,878 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 33% 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-Grants (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

30% of undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Grants received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.8% with respect to 2023, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Mexico State University-Grants (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.

Enrollment

New Mexico State University-Grants had a total enrollment of 754 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Grants is 208 students and the part-time enrollment is 546. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Grants are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Grants, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 15.5% White, 2.52% Black or African American, 1.99% Two or More Races, and 0.265% Asian.

Students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Grants in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Grants in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 754 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico State University-Grants is 208 and the part-time enrollment is 546. This means that 27.6% of students enrolled at New Mexico State University-Grants 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-Grants (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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-Grants was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), New Mexico State University-Grants had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
376 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
198 enrolled students
White
117 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico State University-Grants is 49.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 15.5% White, 2.52% Black or African American, 1.99% Two or More Races, and 0.265% Asian. 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, 11 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 57 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico State University-Grants. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Grants is american indian or alaska native (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New Mexico State University-Grants is General Studies (22 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (8 degrees) and Digital Communication & Multimedia (8 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico State University-Grants, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Communications (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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-Grants are Registered nurses (1,538,211 people), Other managers (340,158 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (258,901 people), Medical & health services managers (186,857 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (171,972 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Grants in 2024 are Precision Production (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), Communications (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (5 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-Grants are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at New Mexico State University-Grants are Precision Production (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), Communications (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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-Grants are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,740,016 people), Elementary & secondary schools (715,414 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (436,768 people), Outpatient care centers (335,181 people), and Computer Systems Design (297,073 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-Grants.

Most Common (2024)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
13 degrees awarded
Computer & Computer Systems Technology
6 degrees awarded
Game & Interactive Media Design
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at New Mexico State University-Grants was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 13 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Grants, which is 0.296 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Grants in Welding Technology, which is 1 times approximately the same the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico State University-Grants in General Studies, which is 6.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Grants completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% 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)

American Indian or Alaska Native
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico State University-Grants is american indian or alaska native (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico State University-Grants is hispanic or latino female (43 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native female (37 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Grants are: Office and Administrative Support, with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 8 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.97M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, New Mexico State University-Grants paid a median of $2.97M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$1.1M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, New Mexico State University-Grants paid a total of $1.1M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico State University-Grants were Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

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