Safety Score
0.92 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Alamogordo, NM · Clery Act 2023 · Public
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,088-student campus.
- 0.92
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,553
- Rank of 3,050
- #14
- NM rank
- 1,088
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo reports 0.92 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,553 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.92
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,553
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo increased from 0 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesNew Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a Public institution located in Alamogordo, NM, enrolling approximately 1,088 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NM, it ranks #14 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,088 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is "Burglary" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NM averaging 2.76 incidents per 1,000 students, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo reports 67% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1553
See peer comparison
State Rank (NM)
#14
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo percentile rank 49.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1553 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo reports 67% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,616
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,072
- Avg Net Price
- $7,369
- Median Debt
- $17,095
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $32,960
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $39,067
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNew Mexico State University-Alamogordo: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NM
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
0.92 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Carrington College-Phoenix North
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
UEI College-Sacramento
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Carrington College-Phoenix North
Phoenix, AZ · 1,088 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
UEI College-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · 1,086 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Touro University California
Vallejo, CA · 1,090 enrolled
Safety Score 6.42
Montgomery Community College
Troy, NC · 1,085 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · 1,084 enrolled
Safety Score 7.38
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest New Mexico State University-Alamogordo nationally (rank #1553), regardless of size or state.
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
National Rank #1552
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ
National Rank #1554
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
National Rank #1551
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI
National Rank #1555
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
National Rank #1550
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo safe?
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo has a safety score of 0.92 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,553 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does New Mexico State University-Alamogordo compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NM.
Does New Mexico State University-Alamogordo have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding New Mexico State University-Alamogordo's Safety Profile
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo in Alamogordo, NM enrolls 1,088 students and has a safety score of 0.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1553 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo's 0.92 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh New Mexico State University-Alamogordo against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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