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# New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Public 2-year college in Las Cruces serving nearly 6,850 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 32.354486, -106.737172

### Summary

Public 2-year college in Las Cruces serving nearly 6,850 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

New Mexico State University–Doña Ana is a public 2-year college in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving the surrounding region with accessible, affordable pathways into higher education. The college offers general education and liberal arts coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year institutions or direct entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition runs $1,644 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $5,682. The college enrolls 6,849 students, making it a significant educational resource for the Las Cruces area. These low costs remove major financial barriers for working adults, first-generation students, and others seeking to advance their education without accumulating substantial debt.

As a community college, NMSU–Doña Ana emphasizes transfer pathways to 4-year universities and certificate programs in applied fields. This model works best for students testing higher education affordably, completing general requirements before transferring, or seeking flexible scheduling alongside work and family. For more information about programs and support services, visit dacc.nmsu.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 187,620
- **State**: NM
- **City**: Las Cruces
- **Address**: 2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
- **Zip Code**: 88011
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: dacc.nmsu.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,644
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $5,682
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,644
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $5,682
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 6,849
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **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