New Mexico State University Grants

Overview

New Mexico State University-Grants (NMSU-Grants) is a public two-year branch community college located in Grants, New Mexico, approximately 78 miles west of Albuquerque. Founded in 1968, it extends the mission of New Mexico State University to the citizens of northwestern New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. NMSU-Grants is known for offering a variety of certificate and associate degree programs, with notable emphasis on career and technical education aligned with regional workforce needs, including programs in nursing and business. While the campus provides a range of online and distance education options, it maintains a physical campus that reflects the Southwestern style of architecture, situated against a backdrop of the high-desert landscape. Housing options are not provided by the college, as it primarily serves as a commuter campus. The selectivity of NMSU-Grants is generally considered to be open-admission, welcoming a majority of applicants. The college does not field any athletic teams and is not recognized for athletics.

New Mexico State University Grants has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  185 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 640 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,184 plus fees of $192.