Jay Gogue Interim President | New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Jay Gogue Interim President | New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Of the four institutions in the county, New Mexico State University-Main Campus was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 15,860 people applied to Doña Ana County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 21,098 students enrolled in the universities, including 18,421 in undergraduate and 2,677 in graduate programs. Only 4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Hispanic (67.1%) and white (21.7%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 14,268 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Doña Ana County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine | -- | -- | -- |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | 15,860 | 12,371 | 14,268 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | -- | -- | 6,662 |
| Glitz School of Cosmetology | -- | -- | 168 |
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