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Las Cruces Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Las Cruces

There are at least 4 colleges in Las Cruces, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 24,560 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 18,875 full-time students, and a reported 3,232 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include New Mexico State University-Main Campus and New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

We also provide an extensive list of New Mexico Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Las Cruces.

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Computer Career Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Offers career training in the medical, business, and graphics fields. Located on four campuses in Texas and New Mexico.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Las Cruces Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Massage Therapy Training Institute Inc
2701 W Picacho Ave Ste 4
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 35 students, 33 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
3400 S Espina
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, interdisciplinary studies, registered nursing, general office occupations, administrative assistant, radiation therapist, data processing tech, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,803 students, 4,315 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, business management, social work, registered nursing, accounting, electrical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 16,722 students, 14,527 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,232 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-550. Math: 430-560. Writing: 420-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Member of a national athletic association.

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