New Mexico State University-Grants
New Mexico State University-Grants is a public college or university in Grants, NM, with about 15 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 26.19% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success. Grant aid pulls typical net price toward $68 for students who receive it—still a snapshot, not an individual aid offer.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,136
- 2024 Average Net Price: $68 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 356 55.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 26.19%
New Mexico State University-Grants: what the data shows
Common questions about New Mexico State University-Grants, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New Mexico State University-Grants?
New Mexico State University-Grants is located in Grants, NM (ZIP 87020-2025).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is New Mexico State University-Grants public or private?
New Mexico State University-Grants is a Public institution.
How much does New Mexico State University-Grants cost?
Published tuition: $2,136 in-state, $4,272 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $68.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $248 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $-789 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $846 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $-3,338 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,544.
How big is New Mexico State University-Grants?
Total enrollment: 356 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Grants?
150%-time completion rate: 26.19%.
First-year retention: 58.2%.
What do graduates of New Mexico State University-Grants 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.
23.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New Mexico State University-Grants known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (105 completions)
- CIP 240102 (22 completions)
- CIP 511009 (18 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 completions)
- CIP 151202 (9 completions)
- CIP 090702 (8 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (8 completions)
- Welding Technology (8 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (8 completions)
- CIP 500411 (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New Mexico State University-Grants a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 26.19%; median earnings $39,067 at 10 years; net price $68. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$2,136
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Mexico State University-Grants was $2,136.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$68
2024 Value
In 2024 New Mexico State University-Grants had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $68.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$272 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$68 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,544 4-Year In-State Tuition
$17,088 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for New Mexico State University-Grants.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.32% 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-Grants 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-Grants 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 | $1,782 | $3,696 | $3,935 |
| 2014 | $1,896 | $3,936 | $3,613 |
| 2015 | $1,896 | $3,936 | $4,896 |
| 2016 | $1,896 | $3,936 | $6,088 |
| 2017 | $2,064 | $4,104 | $5,538 |
| 2018 | $2,064 | $4,104 | $5,146 |
| 2019 | $2,064 | $4,104 | $5,388 |
| 2020 | $2,064 | $4,104 | $5,721 |
| 2021 | $2,064 | $4,104 | $4,961 |
| 2022 | $2,136 | $4,272 | $6,362 |
| 2023 | $2,136 | $4,272 | $7,729 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New Mexico State University-Grants in 2024 is 356 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.2%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.29% 100% Completion Time
26.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.29% of students graduating from New Mexico State University-Grants completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for New Mexico State University-Grants.
Return on Investment
$17,095 Median Student Debt
$39,067 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
143528.68% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New Mexico State University-Grants.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 22 completions
CIP 51.1009: 18 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 13 completions
CIP 15.1202: 9 completions
CIP 09.0702: 8 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 8 completions
Welding Technology: 8 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 8 completions
CIP 50.0411: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 105 completions
Most popular programs at New Mexico State University-Grants.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New Mexico State University-Grants graduates.
About
New Mexico State University-Grants is a public institution located in Grants, NM, offering 15 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 356 students. The institution maintains a 26.19% graduation rate. Approximately 23.62% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Grants, NM 87020-2025
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 26.19% graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Grants falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does New Mexico State University-Grants cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $2,136 and average net price is $68 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of New Mexico State University-Grants 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-Grants?
The 150%-time completion rate is 26.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New Mexico State University-Grants students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,095.
How big is New Mexico State University-Grants?
Total enrollment is about 356 students in the latest reporting year.
Is New Mexico State University-Grants public or private?
New Mexico State University-Grants is a public institution located in Grants, NM.
Is New Mexico State University-Grants an HBCU?
No. New Mexico State University-Grants is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New Mexico State University-Grants a tribal college?
No. New Mexico State University-Grants is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is New Mexico State University-Grants a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—New Mexico State University-Grants reports 38.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is New Mexico State University-Grants religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New Mexico State University-Grants 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
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.