College Report Card: New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Contact Information:
School Name:
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Street Address:
3400 S Espina
City, State & Zip:
Las Cruces, NM 88003-800
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
5055277500
Financial Aid Phone #:
5055277664
Admissions Phone #:
5055277710
Website:
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Public, 2-year
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Occupational - A program of study consisting of one or more courses, designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and skills to perform in a specific occupation
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
Recreational or Avocational
Adult Basic Remedial or High School Equivalent - Courses designed primarily for students 16 years of age and older to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. These courses are not intended to be part of a program leading to a high school degree, nor are they part of any academic, occupational, or vocational program at the postsecondary level.
School Classification:
Associates Colleges
(Offers associate’s degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees. This group includes community, junior, and technical colleges. )
(Offers associate’s degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees. This group includes community, junior, and technical colleges. )
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Associate's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
No
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
No
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Southwest
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Margie Huerta, CAMPUS EXEC OFFICER
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Margie Huerta, CAMPUS EXEC OFFICER
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
One but less than two years certificate Associate's degreeNew Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by New Mexico State University - Dona Ana between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with New Mexico State University - Dona Ana that the program you are looking for is still available.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Special Learning Oppertunities:
Cooperative (work-study) program
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $888
Required Fees: $120
Per Credit Hour Charge: $42
Required Fees: $120
Per Credit Hour Charge: $42
In-State:
Tuition: $1128
Required Fees: $120
Per Credit Hour Charge: $52
Required Fees: $120
Per Credit Hour Charge: $52
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $2832
Required Fees: $120
Per Credit Hour Charge: $123
Required Fees: $120
Per Credit Hour Charge: $123
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$788
On Campus - Room and Board:
$6032
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$3059
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$6032
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$3059
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$3059
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
5590
Number Of Undergraduates:
470 (8% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
384 (82%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
316 (67%)
Average Amount: $3139
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
225 (48%)
Average Amount: $809
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
15 (3%)
Average Amount: $1571
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
175 (37%)
Average Amount: $3743
Average Amount: $3743
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Admissions Details:
Open Admission Policy
This institution maintains an admission policy whereby the school will accept any student who applies.
This institution maintains an admission policy whereby the school will accept any student who applies.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Enrollment Information:
Students:
6083
Undergraduate Students:
6083
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
4268
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
985
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
3283
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1815
Full Time Students:
1936
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
1936
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1867
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
532
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1335
Full Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
69
Part Time Students:
4147
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
4147
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2401
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
453
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1948
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1746
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
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