New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a Public, 2-4 years located in Las Cruces, NM. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at NMSU-Dona Ana.
- Total 7,200 students have enrolled in NMSU-Dona Ana and, of that, 2,821 students enrolled online exclusively.
- NMSU-Dona Ana offers 131 programs and 44 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of NMSU-Dona Ana is 19% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,160 | $5,664 |
| 2022 | $2,160 | $5,664 |
| 2023 | $2,238 | $5,880 |
| 2024 | $2,718 | $6,360 |
| 2025 | $2,718 | $6,360 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers 134 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 46 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 53 | 17 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 60 | 17 |
| Total | 134 | 46 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 62 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 52 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 27 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 25 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 18 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 64 |
| Business/Commerce | 47 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 41 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 32 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 23 |
Student Population
Total 7,200 students have enrolled to New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. By gender, there are 2,818 male and 4,382 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.64 to 1.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,821 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100 | 29 | 71 |
| Asian | 51 | 20 | 31 |
| Black or African American | 142 | 73 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 5,396 | 2,006 | 3,390 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| White | 1,141 | 538 | 603 |
| Two or More Races | 126 | 47 | 79 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 85 | 42 | 43 |
| Total | 7,200 | 2,818 | 4,382 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is 19% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $5,787 and 51% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 19% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,787 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 122 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 347 |