New Mexico State University at Dona Ana School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$1,776
Avg in-state tuition
$5,664
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About New Mexico State University at Dona Ana
New Mexico State University at Dona Ana is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,054, and admissions are selective. The university has an average graduation rate of 14% and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,776, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $5,664.
This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$1,776
Avg in-state tuition
$5,664
Avg out-of-state tuition
BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
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Acceptance Rate Insight
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Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
14% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
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SAT & ACT
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Number of Students Enrolled
38%
Online Student Enrollment
21:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
74%
White
16%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
2%
Black
2%
Two or more races
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
16
Total Online Enrollment
3,053
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
69%
State Grant Aid
70%
Institution Grant Aid
4%
Pell Grant
69%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.