- Do帽a Ana Community College is a public community college with several campuses located in Do帽a Ana County, New Mexico. It was established in 1973 at the request of the Gadsden, Hatch, and Las Cruces school boards to provide vocational and technical education opportunities to the residents of Do帽a Ana County.
School Highlights
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana serves 7,200 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 7,200 students
- In-state tuition: $1,872
- Out-state tuition: $4,968
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 215 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1973
Total Faculty
215 staff
51 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The New Mexico State University-Dona Ana diversity score of 0.46 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,200 students
1,144 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
3,065 students
344 students
# Part-Time Students
4,135 students
800 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
411 students
369 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,065 students
357 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,135 students
800 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
50%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
19%
26%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$34,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,872 is less than the state average of $1,992. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,968 is more than the state average of $4,440. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,872
$1,992
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,968
$4,440
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,464
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$6,125
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana cost?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's tuition is approximately $1,872 for In-State students and $4,968 for Out-State students.
What is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's ranking?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Largest student body.
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