School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Carlsbad, NM). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Main Phone: (505) 234-9200
Web Site: cavern.nmsu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 733 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (36)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business

• General Education

• Nursing

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Metal Work And Machinist

• Social Work

School Accreditation

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements