New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (NMSU-A) is a public community college located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, approximately 90 miles north of El Paso, Texas. The institution, founded in 1958, is a branch of the New Mexico State University system. NMSU-A offers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs, with notable emphasis on career and technical education as well as transfer-oriented programs intended for students planning to continue their education at four-year universities. Academic offerings in fields such as Information Technology and Allied Health are among the popular choices for students. The campus provides a desert landscape with limited on-campus student housing options. Application to NMSU-A is characterized by an open admissions policy. The college does not have an emphasis on intercollegiate athletics.
New Mexico State University Alamogordo has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 252 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 780 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,328 plus fees of $192.
