New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

    Las Cruces, NM, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Fringe rural
    • Community college

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    New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Cost & Financial Aid

    At New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $1,810 a year after grants, against $8,909 for families earning over $110,000.

    New Mexico State University-Dona Ana average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $1,844

    $14,559 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$1,810
    $30,001 to $48,000$1,131
    $48,001 to $75,000$3,083
    $75,001 to $110,000$4,644
    Over $110,000$8,909

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $2,322
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $6,360
    Average net price
    $1,844
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    38.7%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    New Mexico State University-Dona Ana cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    22%
    Books and supplies
    12%
    Other costs
    66%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $2,322
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $6,360
    Books and supplies
    $1,290
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $10,714

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    10%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $14,980
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $170

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana: the college's own scholarships, programs from NM and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • NM program · Residents of NM · need-based

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      State · NM

      Student Incentive Grant

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      $200 to $2,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • NM program · Residents of NM

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      State · NM

      New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      Amount varies
      Up to 100% of tuition and required fees at New Mexico public colleges and universities
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Renewable
    • NM program · Residents of NM

    • NM program · Residents of NM

      Open now

      State · NM

      Athletic Scholarship

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • One-time
    • NM program · Residents of NM

    • NM program · Residents of NM

      Open now

      State · NM

      Graduate Scholarship

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • One-time

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