Las Cruces is a city in New Mexico and it is the county seat of Doņa Ana county. Its population is 136,254. There are 5 colleges near Las Cruces, New Mexico - 2 public and 3 private schools. 4 colleges are located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 10 miles from Las Cruces. 4 schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 23,911 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,292 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 88.97% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,000.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympian Academy of Cosmetology 2.9 miles from Las Cruces |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,500 | Not Offered | 338 | 15 to 1 |
| Glitz School of Cosmetology 3.2 miles from Las Cruces |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$22,000 | Not Offered | 124 | 20 to 1 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana 3.6 miles from Las Cruces |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,360 ($2,718) | Not Offered | 7,200 | 21 to 1 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus 3.8 miles from Las Cruces |
Public four-years |
$25,307 ($8,183) | $19,448 ($6,605) | 15,408 | 16 to 1 |
| Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 4.5 miles from Las Cruces |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 841 | - |
