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New Mexico State University-Grants

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 37%

Located in Grants, New Mexico, New Mexico State University-Grants is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of New Mexico State University-Grants is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New Mexico State University-Grants is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, New Mexico State University-Grants emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at New Mexico State University-Grants is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at New Mexico State University-Grants is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at New Mexico State University-Grants do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,280

Cost of attendance at New Mexico State University-Grants in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,104

Cost of attendance at New Mexico State University-Grants in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at New Mexico State University-Grants received on average $5,870 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,870
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 58% $5,750 $109,255
Other Federal Grant 19 58% $5,782 $109,855
State Grant/Scholarships 26 79% $1,698 $44,136
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 15% $899 $4,497
Total Grant & Scholarships 27 82% $5,870 $158,488

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Mexico State University-Grants students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New Mexico State University-Grants students is 36.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 11.8%.

36.7%

  • white 37.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 9 students

Service Offerings

New Mexico State University-Grants provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New Mexico State University-Grants offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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