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# New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Rural New Mexico public 2-year college with tuition under $2,000 for in-state students and enrollment of 1,088.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 32.92033, -105.926241

### Summary

Rural New Mexico public 2-year college with tuition under $2,000 for in-state students and enrollment of 1,088.

### Description

New Mexico State University–Alamogordo is a public 2-year college in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving the rural southern part of the state. The college offers general studies and liberal arts coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year institutions or entry into the workforce. As part of the New Mexico State University system, NMSU–Alamogordo draws students seeking affordable pathways to continued education.

In-state tuition is $1,944 annually, and out-of-state tuition is $5,400, with total cost of attendance matching tuition since the college does not report room and board charges. The college enrolls approximately 1,088 students. These low tuition costs make NMSU–Alamogordo one of the most affordable options for students in the region.

This college works best for students looking to complete general education requirements affordably before transferring to a bachelor's degree program, or those seeking workforce-relevant skills in a rural setting. The institution is classified as opportunity-focused, supporting students with limited financial resources. For more information, visit alamogordo.nmsu.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 187,994
- **State**: NM
- **City**: Alamogordo
- **Address**: 2400 North Scenic Drive
- **Zip Code**: 88310
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: alamogordo.nmsu.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,944
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $5,400
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,944
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $5,400
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,088
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities