New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM 88310
About New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public community college in Alamogordo, New Mexico, enrolling about 591 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,369 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,616. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (43.6%) and White (41.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition ($2,616).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is 14% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 13.70%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,067.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1225% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | $2,616 | $7,369 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New Mexico (state median) | $2,289 | $5,908 | 30 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo really?
Key findings
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition ($2,616).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is 14% above.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $2,616
Finding New Mexico State University-Alamogordo charges about 0.5× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $2,616. That is about 0.5× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New Mexico median ($2,289), sticker tuition is 14% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is $7,369.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $7,369 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,460 above the New Mexico median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$2,616
Out-of-state tuition
$6,072
Avg. net price
$7,369
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,714 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,081 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,132 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,249 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,464. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies17
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal11
- Welding Technology/Welder9
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician6
- Fine/Studio Arts, General6
See earnings & programs for more.
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Campus
Location
Alamogordo, NM
City / state
- ZIP
- 88310
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
591
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,803
- Full-time share
- 48%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$17,095
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 29.60%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,920 | $5,160 | $4,261 |
| 2014 | $1,968 | $5,280 | $3,772 |
| 2015 | $1,968 | $5,280 | $5,668 |
| 2016 | $1,968 | $5,280 | $6,806 |
| 2017 | $2,064 | $5,376 | $6,514 |
| 2018 | $2,064 | $5,376 | $5,752 |
| 2019 | $2,064 | $5,376 | $5,693 |
| 2020 | $2,054 | $5,376 | $6,766 |
| 2021 | $2,064 | $5,376 | $5,389 |
| 2022 | $2,136 | $5,592 | $6,150 |
| 2023 | $2,616 | $6,072 | $5,789 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo reported total enrollment of about 591 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (43.6%), White (41.8%), and Two or More Races (4.1%). About 29.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in 2024 is 591 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,803 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
45.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
5.48% 100% Completion Time
13.70% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.48% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Alamogordo completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 9% male / 91% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 78% male / 22% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates earn a median of $39,067 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,067. Median federal loan debt: $17,095. Average net price used in cost models: $7,369.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates report median earnings of $39,067 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.1%
- New Mexico median 8.4 pp below median (51.4%)
- Southwest median 16.7 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 14.9 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,031
- New Mexico median 1.1× the median ($7,218)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,595
- New Mexico median 1.1× the median ($9,936)
- Southwest median 1.9× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo at a glance
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public institution in Alamogordo, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesLegal Assistant/ParalegalWelding Technology/Welder
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino43.6%White or Caucasian41.8%Two or More Races4.1%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
Other campuses in Alamogordo, NM when available, plus nearby institutions in New Mexico.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within New Mexico, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo located?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is located in Alamogordo, NM.
What is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo's tuition?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $2,616 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $7,369 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does New Mexico State University-Alamogordo cost?
Reported tuition is $2,616 and average net price is $7,369 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,908 annually.
What explains New Mexico State University-Alamogordo's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($7,369), completion (13.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,067). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,803 students, Hispanic or Latino (43.6%), White (41.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend New Mexico State University-Alamogordo?
About 43.6% of students at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo earn?
Median earnings are $32,960 six years after entry and $39,067 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo?
The 150%-time completion rate is 13.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New Mexico State University-Alamogordo students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,095.
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo public or private?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public institution located in Alamogordo, NM.
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo an HBCU?
No. New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo a tribal college?
No. New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.