New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Public · City · 5,177 undergraduates · Associate degree is the highest offered

Cost

What families actually payAverage yearly cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are subtracted. Calculated only for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid; at a public college, only those paying in-state tuition.: $1,8442024–25
Tuition and fees, in-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from this state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.: $2,3222025–26
Tuition and fees, out-of-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from another state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.: $6,3602025–26
Room and board on campusThe school's published yearly cost of living and eating on campus, as one figure. Not reported by schools without campus housing.: Not reported
Cost of attendanceAverage yearly cost of attending: tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses. Calculated for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid.: $10,7142024–25

What families actually pay, by family income

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.

Admission rateThe share of applicants who were admitted.: Not reported
Admission test scoresWhether the school requires, recommends or considers SAT or ACT scores for admission.: Not reported
Open admissionThe school reports an open admission policy: it admits any applicant who meets its basic requirements.: YesFall 2024

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.

Graduation rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who finished a degree or certificate at this school within 150 percent of the normal time (six years for a bachelor's degree, three for an associate degree). Part-time and transfer students are not counted. Measure for programs shorter than four years.: 17%Students who started in 2019
Award within eight years, all studentsThe share of all entering students, including part-time and transfer students, who received a degree or certificate from this school within eight years. A different group of students from the graduation rate, from a different starting year.: 26%Students who started in 2017
Retention rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who were enrolled at this school again the following fall.: 63%Students who started in 2023

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities28%
Health Professions And Related Programs22%
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services11%
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services9%
Education8%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services5%
Construction Trades4%
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians2%
Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields2%
Precision Production2%
Visual And Performing Arts2%
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support ServicesUnder 1%

Share of this college’s degrees and certificates in each field, 2024–25. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.

College website · dacc.nmsu.eduNet price calculator · fa.nmsu.eduThese go to the college’s own site. We found them working on November 13, 2026.