Safety Score
9.93 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Las Cruces, NM · Clery Act 2023 · Public
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
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 6,849-student campus.
- 9.93
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,888
- Rank of 3,050
- #27
- NM rank
- 6,849
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana reports 9.93 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,888 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 96% of ranked campuses its size.
- 9.93
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,888
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 96%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 59
- 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-Dona Ana decreased from 92 to 59 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-Dona Ana is a Public institution located in Las Cruces, NM, enrolling approximately 6,849 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 192 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NM, it ranks #27 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 6,849 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is "Burglary" with 124 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NM averaging 1.29 incidents per 1,000 students, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana reports 672% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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
#2888
See peer comparison
State Rank (NM)
#27
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
59
across 11 crime categories
Where New Mexico State University-Dona Ana sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
10 safer than 4% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana percentile rank 5.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2888 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana reports 672% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $2,322
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,360
- Avg Net Price
- $6,048
- Median Debt
- $17,095
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
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-Dona Ana: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 44% (41 → 59 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 66 | 29 |
| Fondling | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23 | 14 | 4 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
54 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 9 | 33 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 11 | 94 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana 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-Dona Ana
9.93 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Fayetteville State University
4.38 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Barry University
0.29 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · 6,847 enrolled
Safety Score 4.38
Barry University
Miami, FL · 6,836 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE · 6,862 enrolled
Safety Score 0.44
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC · 6,862 enrolled
Safety Score 0.44
Yeshiva University
New York, NY · 6,826 enrolled
Safety Score 0.88
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest New Mexico State University-Dona Ana nationally (rank #2888), regardless of size or state.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA
National Rank #2887
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
National Rank #2889
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
National Rank #2886
Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, CA
National Rank #2890
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
National Rank #2885
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana safe?
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana has a safety score of 9.93 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,888 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NM.
Does New Mexico State University-Dona Ana have fire safety data?
Yes. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's Safety Profile
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in Las Cruces, NM enrolls 6,849 students and has a safety score of 9.93 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2888 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 92 in 2022 to 59 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana's 9.93 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-Dona Ana 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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