DACC Description

At Doña Ana Community College in Las Cruces, New Mexico, students come first. The school believes wholeheartedly in that motto, and works to make everything on campus, from academics to student life, conducive to student success.

Doña Ana keeps tabs on the demands of the local job market and offers associate’s degree programs and career-oriented certificate programs to help train students in relevant skills and career fields.

Students also have options with the school’s flexible class schedule, allowing those with busy schedules and jobs to get an education at a pace that works for them.

Academics include a number of associate’s degree programs in fields like Business Management, Dental Hygeine, Emergency Medical Services and more. There are certificates to pursue as well, plus associate’s degrees designed to prepare students for a transfer to a four-year university like New Mexico State University.

Tuition is significantly lower for New Mexico state residents, and even lower than that for residents of the county. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Quick Facts about Dona Ana Community College

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Aggies

Website

dabcc.nmsu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Parking Permit Required

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$1,776

Out-of-State Tuition

$3,798

Retention Rate

62%

Enrollment

8,593

Year Established

1973

DACC Students

Total Students
8,593

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
36%
Part-Time
64%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Caucasian
19%
Latino
70%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

New Mexico
100%
Texas
5%
California
1%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%

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