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New Mexico State University - Dona Ana, New Mexico

Overview of New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

New Mexico State Dona Ana can be found in Las Cruces, New Mexico (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at New Mexico State Dona Ana.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.

New Mexico State Dona Ana Selectivity

New Mexico State Dona Ana is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 6,570 students were enrolled in New Mexico State Dona Ana. The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

New Mexico State Dona Ana has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting New Mexico State Dona Ana

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
3400 S Espina
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
General Phone: (505) 527-7500
Admissions Phone: (505) 527-7710
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 527-7664
http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/

New Mexico State Dona Ana Programs and Degrees (2005)

New Mexico State Dona Ana awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts351interdisciplinary studies, general studies, library assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine74registered nursing, nursing assistant, health aide, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration44administrative assistant, general office occupations
Medical Support And Technology33radiation therapist, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech
Education And Teaching15teacher aide, education
Mechanics And Repair15HVAC, automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician14water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech, drafting
Photography And Commercial Art10commercial art
Security And Law Enforcement9criminal justice and safety
Construction Trades8lineworker, pipefitting, property management
Media5digital communications, animation and special effects
Computer Science And Engineering4webmastering, data processing tech
Production Trades4welding
Business And Management1business, retail, sales and marketing
Family And Social Work0child care provider, adult development and aging

Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Dona Ana in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree47911
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10827

New Mexico State Dona Ana Student Body

In 2005, New Mexico State Dona Ana had a total enrollment of 6,570 students (3,678 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White20%
Black2%
Hispanic60%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Other Races14%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1929%
20-2116%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Mexico91%
Texas3%
Foreign countries2%
State unknown2%

New Mexico State Dona Ana Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time45 %

New Mexico State Dona Ana Room and Board (2005)

New Mexico State Dona Ana offers campus housing for 3,101 of its 3,678 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Las Cruces, 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.

New Mexico State Dona Ana Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,320
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,240
Room and board$ 6,784
Room charge$ 3,072
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,260
Books and supplies$ 817
Other expenses$ 3,310

Financial Aid:
New Mexico State Dona Ana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265702)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 527-7664

New Mexico State Dona Ana Faculty

New Mexico State Dona Ana has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year5$63,9775$64,816
Associate professorcalendar year5$55,6672*
Assistant professorcalendar year5$51,9247$53,385
All faculty totalcalendar year15$57,18914$57,740

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$45,4287$47,024
Associate professoracademic year3$40,9385$42,780
Assistant professoracademic year12$39,40513$41,079
Instructoracademic year6$35,0718$34,890
All faculty totalacademic year25$39,51333$41,097

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

New Mexico State Dona Ana Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Lineworker
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

New Mexico State Dona Ana Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets New Mexico State Dona Ana Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%New Mexico State Dona Ana Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%New Mexico State Dona Ana % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%New Mexico State Dona Ana Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%New Mexico State Dona Ana Number of students
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%New Mexico State Dona Ana % of degrees in office and administration
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%New Mexico State Dona Ana Minority % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%New Mexico State Dona Ana Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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