New Mexico State University Alamogordo: Review & Facts

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New Mexico State University Alamogordo is a small two-year, public school with 1,035 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1958 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

At New Mexico State University Alamogordo you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
29
New Mexico State University Alamogordo implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at New Mexico State University Alamogordo is low at 58% (close to New Mexico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Fair
The graduation rate at New Mexico State University Alamogordo is very low: 17%.

Student to faculty ratio at New Mexico State University Alamogordo is good: 11:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low, about $5,400 a year. The additional fees at New Mexico State University Alamogordo (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $200; which totals $5,600 a year.

Read the details about New Mexico State University Alamogordo additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at New Mexico State University Alamogordo is $20.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at New Mexico State University Alamogordo and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (575) 439-3600 or check New Mexico State University Alamogordo Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
New Mexico State University Alamogordo provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at New Mexico State University Alamogordo, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Currently there is no on-campus housing at New Mexico State University Alamogordo.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at New Mexico State University Alamogordo. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, New Mexico State University Alamogordo appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

New Mexico State University Alamogordo Location and Address

Postal Address:
New Mexico State University Alamogordo
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, New Mexico
88310, USA
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