Dona Ana Community College
3400 S Espina, Las Cruces, NM 88003
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
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Aggies
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$1,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,798
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
8,796
Students
- Total Students
- 8,796
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 35%
- Part-Time
- 65%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 88%
- Out-of-State
- 12%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 22%
- Latino
- 66%
- Other
- 9%
Students State Origin
- New Mexico
- 88%
- Texas
- 4%
- California
- 1%
- Other
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%
