Colleges in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces is a city in New Mexico. According to Census data, the population is 136,254 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Las Cruces.
By school type, there are two public and three private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Four schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $5,433 for New Mexico residents and $15,308 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 78.05% and the average SAT score is 1,020. A total of 21,833 students enrolled in schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico, of which 5,752 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Las Cruces, New Mexico
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Las Cruces, New Mexico ordered by distance from Las Cruces. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Las Cruces | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glitz School of Cosmetology Las Cruces, NM Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.19 miles | $21,100 | 168 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.60 miles | $6,360 | 6,662 | 16% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Public, 4 years four-years | 3.79 miles | $25,271 | 14,268 | 50% | 16 to 1 | $19,421 | 78.1% | 1,020 |
| Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Las Cruces, NM Private, 4 years four-years | 4.50 miles | - | 662 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $15,308 | 21,833 | 33% | 16 to 1 | $19,421 | 78.1% | 1,020 |