Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,322 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,360 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,541 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,621 | State avg: $11,878. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 34.37% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 9.94% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,360
Books and supplies
$1,240
Fees and remainder
$4,941
Sticker price
$12,541
Average net price
$4,621
Average aid coverage
63%
$7,920 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana pays approximately $4,621 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New Mexico average of $11,878 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Mexico and national averages.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana net price
$4,621
New Mexico average
$11,878
National average
$17,506
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,360 and average net price at $4,621. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,360
Current net price
$4,621
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$39,067
Undergraduates
4,812
10-Year Median Earnings - New Mexico State University-Dona Ana vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
Undergraduates
4,812
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
34.37%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
9.94%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 34.37% of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 9.94% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is listed at 2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare New Mexico State University-Dona Ana with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Not available | $6,360 | $4,621 | $39,067 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 53.96% | $26,312 | $8,265 | $76,489 |
| New Mexico Military Institute | 57.76% | $14,042 | $4,686 | $57,410 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Not available | $12,180 | $14,141 | $45,937 |
| University of the Southwest | Not available | $16,670 | $19,969 | $45,389 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana tuition?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,360.
What is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's average net price?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's average net price in the local dataset is $4,621.
What is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,067 for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
Is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana accredited?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
The local dataset lists 4,812 undergraduate students at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.
What percentage of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in the local dataset is 34.37%.
What is the federal loan rate at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
The federal loan rate for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in the local dataset is 9.94%.
Where should I verify New Mexico State University-Dona Ana data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with New Mexico State University-Dona Ana or the latest official federal education data.