The campus of New Mexico State Alamogordo is in Alamogordo, New Mexico, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at New Mexico State Alamogordo include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes New Mexico State Alamogordo an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, New Mexico State Alamogordo had 1,915 students enrolled (1,117 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
General Phone: (505) 439-3600
Admissions Phone: (505) 439-3700
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 439-3710
http://alamo.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State Alamogordo awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 118 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, area and Cultural studies |
| Office And Administration | 34 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 15 | business |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | education, teacher aide |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | data processing tech, computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electronics tech |
| Media | 1 | photo and film tech |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | medical lab tech, optometric tech |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Alamogordo in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 206 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 10 |
In 2005, New Mexico State Alamogordo had a total enrollment of 1,915 students (1,117 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 88% |
| State unknown | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alamogordo, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 439-3700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 817 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico State Alamogordo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265701)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 439-3710
New Mexico State Alamogordo has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $46,438 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $42,885 | 5 | $45,148 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $41,595 | 5 | $35,053 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $31,744 | 5 | $36,167 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $40,876 | 17 | $39,950 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico State Alamogordo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
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