New Mexico State University Tuition & Completion (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,616
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,369 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 591 47.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 13.70%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 22.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,803
- Room & Board: $13,908 annual estimate
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo: what the data shows
Common questions about New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is located in Alamogordo, NM (ZIP 88310).
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo public or private?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a Public institution.
How much does New Mexico State University-Alamogordo cost?
Published tuition: $2,616 in-state, $6,072 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,369.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo?
Total enrollment: 591 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,803 students.
About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo?
150%-time completion rate: 13.70%.
First-year retention: 45.9%.
What do graduates of New Mexico State University-Alamogordo earn?
Median earnings: $32,960 six years after entry; $39,067 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,095.
29.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (17 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (11 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (9 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (6 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (6 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (6 completions)
- Education, General (4 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (4 completions)
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician (3 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 13.70%; median earnings $39,067 at 10 years; net price $7,369. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,616
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo was $2,616.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,369
2024 Value
In 2024 New Mexico State University-Alamogordo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,369.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,476 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,369 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,464 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,288 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,908 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,774 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$71,096 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Return on Investment
$17,095 Median Student Debt
$39,067 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1225.38% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 17 completions
2. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 11 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 9 completions
4. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 6 completions
5. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 6 completions
6. Business/Commerce, General: 6 completions
7. Education, General: 4 completions
8. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 4 completions
9. Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician: 3 completions
Most popular programs at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,031
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,595
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public institution located in Alamogordo, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 591 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (43.6%), White (41.8%), Two or More Races (4.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 13.70%. Approximately 29.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 13.70% graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo located?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is located in Alamogordo, NM.
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 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.
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—New Mexico State University-Alamogordo reports 43.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- New Mexico college costs
- New Mexico colleges by ROI
- New Mexico trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Mexico
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.