New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, NM
Public2-Year • LargeAssociate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Traditional and Non-Traditional StudentsOpen Admissions5 CampusesBranch Campus
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Rankings
Affordability95
Selectivity16
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity32
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
-Bachelor’s
44%Associate’s
56%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism1%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Construction Trades2%
Education2%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities40%
Library Science1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies4%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Precision Production2%
Social Sciences<1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
$2KIn-State Tuition
$6KOut-of-State Tuition
$11KAverage Total Cost
$5KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $11K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $10K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $10K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
22%Receive Federal Loans
$11KMedian Federal Debt
45%Repayment Rate
$198Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 58% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 38% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 45% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 49% | 46% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 59% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
59%Retention Rate
13%Transfer Rate
31%Withdrawal Rate
13%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 3% | 23% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 13% | 39% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 20% | 39% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20% | 24% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 9% | 36% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 12% | 29% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 14% | 36% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 29% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 15% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
84%Employment Rate
$25KMedian Salary
$14K25 Pctl Salary
$40K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $13K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
5,472Undergraduates
72%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 15% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% | 46% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 15% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 49% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 23% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 7% | 8% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, NM
Glitz School of Cosmetology
4 miles, S
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
5 miles, S
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
5 miles, S
Western Technical College
38 miles, SE