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New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a public two-year community college in Las Cruces, New Mexico. With over 6,800 students, the campus offers hands-on learning experiences and connects with Apple technology to support creativity.
Las Cruces, NMCity: Midsize
$6,212AVG NET PRICE
6,849STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana operates as a public two-year institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The college serves approximately 6,849 total students and focuses on creating connected, hands-on learning environments that help students thrive both in the classroom and beyond.
The campus includes multiple locations such as the Espina Campus, East Mesa Campus, Workforce Center, Gadsden Center, Sunland Park, and Chaparral Center. Students can access technology resources like iPads or MacBooks through the Xcite Program, which supports learning from day one for eligible individuals.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
SettingCity: Midsize
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
The college enrolls approximately 6,849 total students with a first-year retention rate of 61 percent. Prospective applicants can explore available programs by browsing the full list of offerings provided on campus resources.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$2,718/yr
Out-of-state: $6,360/yr. New Mexico residents pay roughly 57% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$6,212/yr
▲ 1% since 2020-2151% receive aid
Average aid package $5,541.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
DACC emphasizes connected, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for success in and beyond the classroom. The institution leverages national partnerships with Apple to integrate technology into teaching, supporting creativity and collaboration across its community.
Student–faculty ratio
20:1
First-year retention
61%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
Setting
City: Midsize
IN CONTEXT
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana vs. peer institutions
How New Mexico State University-Dona Ana compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
$6,212
Chemeketa Community College
$8,455
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$39,067
Working after 10 yrs
81.4%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
62.6%
62.6% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.