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New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NM·Public·5,177 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for in-state New Mexico residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,177 students.

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5,177
Students
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Net Price
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Grad Rate
$40,300
Earnings
10 yr
$17,095
Debt

About This School

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico with approximately 5,177 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $2,322 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions24%
Business & Marketing9%
Education8%
Computer Science8%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Communications1%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,322
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,360
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$17,095

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,095
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,095
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White15%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino77%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,177 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.

Las Cruces, NM 88011

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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