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General Contact
- School Code: 265702
- Phone: (505) 786-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,784Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dona Ana Community College
Also known as NMSU-Dona Ana
Lower Point Road, State Road 371, Crownpoint, NM
Dona Ana Community College is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is a large college with a student base from 5,000 to 10,000. DACC established in 1973.
Currently the college offers 37 academic and degree programs. The college offers associate degree and certificate programs in business management, dental hygiene, medical services and much more. Get the complete list of available courses here: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/programs-alpha.
The college helps to improve your employability skills by offering quality courses which are industry based. Students are trained in relevant skills and career fields that help them to find jobs easily in the industry.
The school facilitates the working population to advance their studies further by providing a flexible class schedule which helps those under work pressure to pursue education at a convenient pace which most fits them .You have the option of pursuing your education online. If you want to take the benefit of using your off time to study enroll for the evening or weekend classes.
The college offers on campus housing facilities. Co-ed dorms are also available. So are exclusive men and women’s dorms.
The cost of in state tuition fees was $1,848.00 and that of out-of–state were $4,872.00 in 2012-2013.Boarding and other expenses are extra. A big motivation to apply at DACC is that 96% of the students here receive financial aid for education.
The college has a 44:56, male/female ratio and offers an excellent demographic mix.
DACC aims at providing a responsive and dynamic learning environment to its students and supports them not only by meeting their educational needs but also by developing them to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students NMSU-Dona Ana accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,100. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $20 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $1,600-$1,900
- Out-of-State: $5,500-$6,559
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $66-$79 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $230-$270 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 95% | $4,749 |
Receiving Student Loans | 21% | $1,180 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Dona Ana Community College may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1975)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Dona Ana Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (A, C)
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
Education
Engineering
Health and Clinical Professions
- EMT and Paramedic (A, C)
- Nursing (A)
- Radiology Technician (A)
- Medical Insurance Biller (C)
- Medical Office Assistant (A, C)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Public Health (A)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Dental Hygienist (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Medical Assistant (C)
- Medical Transcription (C)
- Ultrasound Technician (A)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, C)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (A, C)
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts (A)
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (A)
- Fire Prevention (A)
- Fire Science (C)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Dona Ana Community College.
- El Paso Community College in Dallas, TX (43 miles away)
- New Mexico State University - Alamogordo in Albuquerque, NM (66 miles away)
- New Mexico State University - Carlsbad in Alamogordo, NM (146 miles away)
- Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus in Portales, NM (148 miles away)
- University of New Mexico - Valencia Campus in Las Cruces, NM (169 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- See all colleges in New Mexico
- Browse our list of community colleges in New Mexico
Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 265702
- Phone: (505) 786-0000 x0000
- School Homepage