New Mexico State University Grants: Review & Facts

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New Mexico State University Grants is a very small two-year, public school with 825 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1968 and is the only college located in Grants, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
34
New Mexico State University Grants implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, General Studies, Education, Automotive and Mechanic, 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 positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at New Mexico State University Grants is low at 52% (way below New Mexico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
52%
Bad
The graduation rate at New Mexico State University Grants is very low - 15%. Roughly 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at New Mexico State University Grants is decent, 17:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very low, around $4,100 annually. The additional fees at New Mexico State University Grants beyond tuition are around $200; this comes to $4,300 per year.

Read the details about New Mexico State University Grants 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
The school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

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

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at New Mexico State University Grants and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (505) 287-6678 or check New Mexico State University Grants Website.

Opportunities and Services

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

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at New Mexico State University Grants, 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
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at New Mexico State University Grants.

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

New Mexico State University Grants Location and Address

Postal Address:
New Mexico State University Grants
1500 Third Street
Grants, New Mexico
87020-2025, USA
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