Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public ·City
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
- Enrollment
- 5,177 students
- Women / Men
- 61.6% / 38.4%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- Open / not reported
Cost
- Avg net price
- $6,048
- Sticker price
- $14,397
- Tuition (in-state)
- $2,322
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,360
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 19.4%
- Retention rate
- 63.1%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $39,067
- Median debt
- $17,095 (~$186/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 35.4%
- Take federal loans
- 9.5%
All majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
60 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana worth it?
Pay $6,048/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $39,067 ten years out — about 6.5× the annual cost. Value grade: A.
- Avg net price
- $6,048/yr
- Median earnings
- $39,067/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $17,095~$186/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $24,192net of aid
Frequently asked questions
Does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report an acceptance rate?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana does not report a standard undergraduate acceptance rate in the current federal dataset. EduGradify shows this as open or not reported instead of treating missing data as a precise 100% admit rate.
How much does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $6,048. The sticker price before any aid is $14,397, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $24,192.
How much debt do New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates have?
Graduates leave New Mexico State University-Dona Ana with a median federal student loan balance of $17,095, which works out to about $186 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 9.5% of students take federal loans.
Is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates earn a median of $39,067 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 6.5× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns New Mexico State University-Dona Ana a value grade of A.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
19.4% of full-time undergraduates graduate from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 63.1%.
What are the most popular majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
60 programs are listed in federal data; 40 have positive share data. The largest reported major at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (30.8%), followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (8.3%).
What percent of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana students receive financial aid?
35.4% of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 9.5% take federal student loans.
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